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The Latest Breaking News from Ashley Dalton

Minister challenged over vaccination ‘crisis’

The public health minister was also quizzed over plans to improve the quality of baby food.

Evening Standard

More mothers to get 24/7 access to breastfeeding support

The Government has extended the National Breastfeeding Helpline for 2025/26.

The Independent UK

Mothers can now access breastfeeding support helpline 24 hours a day thanks to government extension

The National Breastfeeding Helpline provides free, evidence-based information for mothers

The Independent UK

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Government pledges to ‘transform care’ for people with ME

It comes after the high-profile death of a young woman from the disease.

The Independent UK

NHS makes major change to cervical cancer screenings for younger women

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

The Independent UK

New NHS guidelines mean younger women could have fewer cervical screenings

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

The Independent UK

Younger women could have cervical screening every five years instead of three

HPV is a sexually-transmitted group of viruses which cause no symptoms but can lead to cervical cancer.

Evening Standard

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Work begins on new £300m child cancer centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital

New facility could be completed by 2028 to provide world-leading care for youngsters and their families

Evening Standard

Thousands tackle diabetes risk using NHS scheme of exercise and healthy eating

The Healthier You Programme aims to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through personalised support.

Evening Standard

UK ban on junk food adverts targeting children is delayed until next year

Experts say delay from October to January after lobbying by food industry is huge setback for public health

The Guardian - UK

Ban on TV adverts for foods high in fat, salt and sugar delayed until 2026

The delay comes amid concerns raised by retailers and broadcasters about the impact of the ban on adverts aimed at promoting brands only.

Evening Standard

Government plans for ‘smoke-free generation’ move closer to becoming law

MPs voted 366 to 41, majority 325, to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading.

Evening Standard

MP quit smoking after voting to ban cigarette sales to young people

Labour MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter backed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and gave up smoking herself.

Evening Standard

Ban on outdoor smoking in hospitality settings not being considered – minister

Smoking outside schools, children’s playgrounds and hospitals will be prohibited under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Evening Standard

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Proposals to encourage life-saving rare cancers research backed by Government

Health minister Ashley Dalton said people living with rare cancers must be ‘at the heart’ of NHS reform.

The Guardian - UK

Ten died of cancer after NHS blunder in England meant they were not invited for screening

Further 10 diagnosed with disease after mistakes with GP registration process

Evening Standard

About 10 deaths linked to NHS screening error as thousands go unchecked

People should have been invited for cancer screening but were accidentally missed.

The Guardian - UK

Influencers to urge young people not to vape as part of UK government campaign

Big Manny and Bodalia will join forces in initiative after numbers of under-18s trying or using vapes soar

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Victoria Derbyshire Speaks Out: Urges Women To Embrace Vital Life-Saving Breast Screening

BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire has opened up about her deepest fears and personal journey as she supports the NHS’s groundbreaking breast screening initiative.

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GB News Hosts Stunned as Labour Guest Boldly Defends Controversial 'Llama' Remark

In a tense and revealing moment on GB News, stars Tom Harwood and Emily Carver were left exasperated by Labor Councilor Dominic Moffitt's defense.

The Independent UK

HIV prevention programme extended to March 2026, says health minister

The expansion is being backed by an extra £1.5 million in funding, newly-appointed minister Ashley Dalton told the Commons.

Evening Standard

Someone identifying as llama could be put in straitjacket, Reform UK MP suggests

Lee Anderson questioned if someone identifying as a llama, who then becomes ill, should ask for a ‘doctor, a vet or a straitjacket’.

The Independent UK

Who is Ashley Dalton? Starmer appoints new health minister as WhatsApp row rocks Labour

Ashley Dalton was elected MP after winning the October 2023 West Lancashire by-election, triggered by the resignation of Labour’s Rosie Cooper

Evening Standard

No 10 distances PM from minister’s past support for gender neutral toilets

Ashley Dalton was appointed a health and social care minister after Andrew Gwynne’s exit because of derogatory messages in a WhatsApp group.

Evening Standard

Second MP in 'pensioner dying joke' WhatsApp group suspended by Labour

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan was asked in crisis meeting with Chief Whip to explain comments he made in a messaging group with sacked minister Andrew Gwynne

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