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£400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living

£400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

150,000 disabled adults to keep £400 more cash each year to help with cost of living, and £700 million to support tens of thousands of home adaptation...

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New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction

New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction

Monday, 16 February 2026

Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from drug and alcohol addiction....

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Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign

Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign

Monday, 16 February 2026

New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations....

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Funding boost for young people’s mental health services

Funding boost for young people’s mental health services

Friday, 13 February 2026

Early support hubs across England to receive a £7 million funding boost to bolster services for young people....

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Children to be better protected from second hand smoking and vaping

Children to be better protected from second hand smoking and vaping

Friday, 13 February 2026

The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces....

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Norovirus cases stabilising but remain high

Norovirus cases stabilising but remain high

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. ...

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Nurses to benefit from boost to graduate pay and job progression

Nurses to benefit from boost to graduate pay and job progression

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Government and Royal College of Nursing agree comprehensive package to recognise value of profession. ...

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Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Monday, 09 February 2026

Biggest ever public investment in community energy will cut bills and create revenue for community centres, social clubs and places of worship....

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Targeted financial support for aspiring social workers

Targeted financial support for aspiring social workers

Friday, 06 February 2026

Social work students to receive targeted financial support, under plans set out in a consultation launched by the government today (6 February 2026)....

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Public advised to stop using some non sterile alcohol free wipes

Public advised to stop using some non sterile alcohol free wipes

Thursday, 05 February 2026

UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk of infection associated with their ...

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Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan

Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer...

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Clean energy upgrades for hospitals and military sites

Clean energy upgrades for hospitals and military sites

Thursday, 05 February 2026

£74 million for clean energy upgrades to cut bills for public buildings and create savings for frontline services....

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Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan

Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

The Secretary of State launched the National Cancer Plan today at the Royal Free Hospital in North London....

Every cancer patient to get individual support plan

Every cancer patient to get individual support plan

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health and employment support....

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Tech Secretary: Barnsley can blaze a trail as UK's first Tech Town

Tech Secretary: Barnsley can blaze a trail as UK's first Tech Town

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

The Science and Technology Secretary has written an Op-Ed in the Yorkshire Post on Barnsley becoming the UK's first Tech Town....

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Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer

Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments....

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More than 3,400 jobs and targeted support for local communities to help tackle the cost of living as Lanarkshire named latest AI Growth Zone

More than 3,400 jobs and targeted support for local communities to help tackle the cost of living as Lanarkshire named latest AI Growth Zone

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Scotland will host a new AI Growth Zone in Lanarkshire, supporting more than 3,400 jobs and helping drive economic growth as part of the UK’s Modern I...

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UK and Japan strengthen science and technology ties

UK and Japan strengthen science and technology ties

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

New partnerships across life sciences, quantum and advanced connectivity....

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Barnsley becomes UK’s first government backed Tech Town

Barnsley becomes UK’s first government backed Tech Town

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportuni...

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Advice accepted on extending the RSV vaccination programme

Advice accepted on extending the RSV vaccination programme

Monday, 02 February 2026

The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the JCVI for the RSV vaccination programme....

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Greater access to breakthrough trials for rare cancer patients

Greater access to breakthrough trials for rare cancer patients

Saturday, 31 January 2026

Better chance of survival for people with rare cancers thanks to a new government approach to clinical trials and access to breakthrough treatments...

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Liz Kendall’s speech at Bio Industry Association

Liz Kendall’s speech at Bio Industry Association

Friday, 30 January 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Bio Industry Association on Thursday 29 January 2026....

1 in 4 school leavers unprotected by HPV vaccine

1 in 4 school leavers unprotected by HPV vaccine

Thursday, 29 January 2026

A quarter of school?leavers are unvaccinated against HPV, leaving young women at risk of cervical cancer and both sexes vulnerable to other HPV?relate...

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New fund to tackle cancer screening inequalities and save lives

New fund to tackle cancer screening inequalities and save lives

Thursday, 29 January 2026

£200 million for local cancer care to address gap in screening uptake and reduce screening inequalities in deprived areas....

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Tuberculosis notifications in England stabilise in 2025

Tuberculosis notifications in England stabilise in 2025

Thursday, 29 January 2026

UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment....

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MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps and technologies

MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps and technologies

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

New online resources will help the public, parents, carers and health, social care and education professionals understand what safe, effective digital...

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Liz Kendall’s speech at Bloomberg

Liz Kendall’s speech at Bloomberg

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Bloomberg on Wednesday 28 January 2026....

Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030

Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Every adult in the UK is eligible to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical AI skills for work....

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Pet owners to benefit from biggest vet sector reforms in 60 years

Pet owners to benefit from biggest vet sector reforms in 60 years

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Clearer pricing will help pet owners compare costs and shop around, saving families money...

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Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer risk

Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer risk

Saturday, 24 January 2026

The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers....

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