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MP rejects Palantir’s claims that criticism of NHS England deal is ‘ideologically motivated’
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MP rejects Palantir’s claims that criticism of NHS England deal is ‘ideologically motivated’

Head of committee says it was appropriate for government to seek guidance on way out of £330m deal with US data companyClaims by Palantir that concerns over the US data analytics company’s multimillio...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
NHS England to offer weight-loss drugs to 1.2m people to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
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NHS England to offer weight-loss drugs to 1.2m people to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes

People who are not obese but overweight and at risk of serious cardiovascular events eligible for weekly jabsThe NHS in England is to offer more than 1 million people weight-loss drugs to reduce their...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds
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Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds

Poll of 10,000 teachers also finds ‘overwhelming’ exam anxiety and rising absenteeism linked to poor mental healthAlmost half of primary school teachers are seeing pupils with eating disorders “at lea...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Head of NHS England ‘really worried’ about medicine supplies
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Head of NHS England ‘really worried’ about medicine supplies

Jim Mackey responds to concerns about cost implications and supply disruption link to war against IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe head of the NHS in England has said he is “really worried” ab...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
King’s state visit to US will take place in April despite calls to delay amid Iran war – UK politics live
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King’s state visit to US will take place in April despite calls to delay amid Iran war – UK politics live

The king will address Congress during the visit, which will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independenceQ: What do you make of the suggestion that Donald Trump could end the Iran war wit...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Three hospital doctors’ groups threaten to coordinate strike action in England
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Three hospital doctors’ groups threaten to coordinate strike action in England

Union to ballot consultants and SAS medics about joining resident doctors in industrial action over pay and conditionsUK politics live – latest updatesThe NHS’s three main groups of hospital doctors i...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
‘Should never have been prescribed’: private UK cannabis clinics face call for tighter regulation
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‘Should never have been prescribed’: private UK cannabis clinics face call for tighter regulation

Family pushing for greater controls after inquest finds Oliver Robinson’s prescription was ‘obstacle’ to proper careOliver Robinson felt he had exhausted conventional therapies when he left the Priory...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
How did we get to another NHS doctors' strike?
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How did we get to another NHS doctors' strike?

Doctors' strikes have become commonplace over the past few years as they walk out over NHS pay, hours and jobs.

Sky News - UK5 months ago
Palantir’s UK boss criticises ‘ideological’ groups as ministers move to scrap NHS contract
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Palantir’s UK boss criticises ‘ideological’ groups as ministers move to scrap NHS contract

Louis Mosley says government should resist calls to trigger break clause in £330m deal with US analytics companyUK politics live – latest updatesPalantir’s UK boss has urged the government not to give...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Keir Starmer gives resident doctors 48 hours to call off strike or lose training offer
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Keir Starmer gives resident doctors 48 hours to call off strike or lose training offer

PM says union’s decision to reject deal for extra training posts and 7.1% pay rise without putting it to members in England is ‘reckless’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has threatened to...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
Police given more time to question Derby suspect - as three of seven injured released from hospital
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Police given more time to question Derby suspect - as three of seven injured released from hospital

Police have been given more time to question a man accused of hitting pedestrians with a car.

Sky News - UK5 months ago
Mounjaro maker wants NHS drug price rises in return for more investment in UK
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Mounjaro maker wants NHS drug price rises in return for more investment in UK

US firm Eli Lilly, which is also pushing for end to rebate scheme, optimistic about talks with ministersBusiness live – latest updatesThe US pharmaceutical group behind the Mounjaro weight-loss drug h...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
NHS restructure is greatest danger to Streeting’s effort to revive service
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NHS restructure is greatest danger to Streeting’s effort to revive service

Health secretary still confident of success but critics say scrapping of NHS England has been ‘a total car crash’NHS to miss targets for cutting A&E wait times and performance in EnglandIn the Great H...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
NHS to miss targets for cutting A&E wait times and performance in England
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NHS to miss targets for cutting A&E wait times and performance in England

Exclusive: Health secretary’s pledges in doubt as analysis shows health service will not deliver key improvementsThe NHS is set to miss key targets to shorten waiting times for help at A&E, cancer car...

The Guardian - UK News5 months ago
First sugar-free Easter on UK TV as chocolate ads are pushed past 9pm
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First sugar-free Easter on UK TV as chocolate ads are pushed past 9pm

Ban on junk food adverts has cut advertising spend and prompted a debate over the policy’s impactThe UK will have its first Easter without the traditional barrage of TV ads for chocolate eggs and hot...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Pregnant women and cancer patients at risk from ultrasound delays
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Pregnant women and cancer patients at risk from ultrasound delays

Pregnant women and cancer patients could face “life-threatening” delays because of a worsening shortage of sonographers, experts warn.

Sky News - UK6 months ago
UK ‘weeks away’ from medicine shortages if Iran war continues, experts say
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UK ‘weeks away’ from medicine shortages if Iran war continues, experts say

Concern that supply chain disruption could hit health essentials – and prices – from painkillers to cancer treatmentMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain is “a few weeks away” from medicine shortag...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
No new meningitis cases in a week - but the threat might not be over
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No new meningitis cases in a week - but the threat might not be over

The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
'Alarming' report reveals number of UK meningitis deaths
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'Alarming' report reveals number of UK meningitis deaths

An "alarming" report has linked meningitis to 159 deaths in the UK in one year - as pharmacists warn that childhood vaccination rates are falling.

Sky News - UK6 months ago
Polio virus detected in London days before ministers cut global eradication funding
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Polio virus detected in London days before ministers cut global eradication funding

Campaigner criticises ‘shortsighted and self-defeating’ decision and says it increases risk to the UK publicThe polio virus was detected in London sewage for the second time this year, days before min...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago