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Genetic tests for cancer on NHS to help families detect ‘Jolie’ gene

Health secretary Wes Streeting has backed the plans for the first-of-its-kind database

The Independent UK

NHS England to develop ‘world-first’ database for genes linked to cancer

The health service is developing a register of 120 genes known to increase the likelihood of getting cancer as part of a 10-year plan.

Evening Standard

Could Keir Starmer survive an Andy Burnham leadership challenge?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Despite the prime minister’s efforts to improve relations with his backbenchers, speculation about his future refuses to die down. With Andy Burnham confirming he is seeking to return to Westminster, can Sir Keir cling on to power? Kate Devlin and David Maddox report

The Independent UK

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‘I’m picking winners’: UK business secretary takes activist approach to economic growth

AI evangelist Peter Kyle wants to scale up businesses, attract overseas investors and look out for UK’s poorer regions

The Guardian - UK

Starmer allies ‘plan to block Andy Burnham’s route back to Westminster’

Starmer allies on Labour’s national executive committee reportedly trying to stop potential leadership rival from standing at by-election

The Independent UK

Rural and coastal areas of England to get more cancer doctors

Government says plan will help end postcode lottery in access to diagnostic tests and treatment

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting makes new NHS pledge amid cancer care ‘postcode lottery’

The measures form part of the government’s upcoming National Cancer Plan, a strategy that will aim to prevent cancer, speed up diagnosis and enhance treatment

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UK Vomiting Bug Surge: Why 94 Per Cent Of Hospital Beds Are Now Full Across England

Norovirus hospitalisations surge 45% to record winter highs across England. NHS bosses warn the vomiting bug outbreak could worsen ahead of predicted cold snap.

International Business Times UK

MP Andrew Gwynne resigns as Starmer warned of Labour civil war if he blocks Burnham return to Parliament in by-election

Mr Gwynne was sacked as a minister and suspended from the Labour Party last year over offensive messages in a WhatsApp group

Evening Standard

Labour MP ‘standing down’ could clear way for Andy Burnham’s Commons return

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has repeatedly refused to rule out challenging for the leadership of the Labour Party.

Evening Standard

Norovirus hospital admissions soar by 45% as winter bug peaks

Health secretary Wes Streeting has urged people to ‘remain vigilant’ with norovirus on the rise

The Independent UK

Jesy Nelson makes Wes Streeting emotional during conversation on SMA diagnosis

The 34-year-old singer has started to campaign for screenings for spinal muscular atrophy to happen from birth.

Evening Standard

Jesy Nelson challenges Wes Streeting over SMA screening ‘madness’

Jesy Nelson is campaigning for faster screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) following her twins' diagnosis with the rare genetic condition. She advocates for SMA1 screenings to be included in the newborn blood spot screening test, also known as the heel prick test. Nelson's twins were diagnosed with SMA, a…

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting in tears as Jesy Nelson discusses twins’ SMA diagnosis

Wes Streeting became visibly emotional as he spoke with singer Jesy Nelson about her twins’ late diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1.

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Jesy Nelson makes tearful plea after twin daughters' diagnosis

Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has made a tearful plea to the UK's Health Secretary Wes Streeting after her daughters were diagnosed with SMA.

Evening Standard

Darren Jones brands reports he is source of Streeting briefing ‘total nonsense’

There have been reports of Cabinet-level infighting over the Health Secretary’s position in recent weeks.

The Independent UK

New study reveals most common cancer in the UK

The latest figures show that breast cancer is no longer the most common cancer in the UK

The Guardian - UK

‘Jess’s rule’ posters remind GPs in England to re-examine patients’ symptoms

Doctors told to consider a second opinion or order more tests if a patient has three appointments but no diagnosis

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The Guardian - UK

Cancer charity to expand nutrition lessons after trial cut NHS waiting lists

Maggie’s describes approach that uses food to help patients with recovery as ‘win-win’ and calls for collaboration in new government strategy

Evening Standard

Study on paracetamol use in pregnancy should ‘bring matter to a close’ – experts

Comments by US President Donald Trump were criticised by autism campaigners and scientists in the UK and around the world.

The Independent UK

Why senior figures are ‘pushing for Wes Streeting’s sacking’

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‘He needs to disappear for a very long time’: has Peter Mandelson finally run out of spin?

Bruised and tainted by his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the Labour peer still has admirers – and the drive to go again

The Independent UK

Jess’ Rule to be promoted in GPs across England: ‘Every patient deserves to be heard’

The rule aims to prevent avoidable deaths and assist medical professionals in identifying serious conditions, such as cancer, that might otherwise be missed

Evening Standard

All GP surgeries in England to advertise Jess’s Rule to prevent avoidable deaths

It comes after the rule, named after 27-year-old Jessica Brady, was rolled out in September.

The Guardian - UK

Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism

Taking drug in pregnancy does not raise chances of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, ‘gold standard’ review finds

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