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Almost 2.5 million purchased weight-loss jabs in July, estimates suggest

There has been a boom in the popularity of the drugs worldwide.

Evening Standard

UK Weighs 25% Rise In Drug Prices As Pharma Giants Pause Investments

UK ministers are preparing to increase the amount the National Health Service pays pharmaceutical firms for medicines by up to 25%, following weeks of intensive discussions with the Trump administration and drugmakers.

Benzinga

One in five hospices ‘face a deficit of over £1m’ while many axe services – data

Hospice UK is now calling for full Government funding of specialist palliative care provided by hospices as well as other measures to ease the burden.

The Independent UK

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NHS doctor accused of making throat-slitting gestures to Jewish protesters faces second tribunal

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan was investigated by an interim orders tribunal last month over her social media posts

Evening Standard

NHS doctor who posted about 7 October Hamas attacks referred to tribunal for second time

Interim hearing had found Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, who has said Israel was ‘humiliated’ by attacks, did not pose risk to patients

The Guardian - UK

Medical regulators ‘failing to protect Jewish patients and NHS staff’ – Streeting

Campaigners say antisemitism has been able to ‘fester unchecked’ in the NHS and medical profession.

Evening Standard

Wes Streeting knows he can save Labour by saving the NHS. So why isn’t he talking about it more?

LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE: Wes Streeting was animated in his fight against Nigel Farage during the Labour Conference, but how did he get on winning people over in the health arena? Health correspondent Rebecca Thomas was there to find out

The Independent UK

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Labour blasted over private health ties as Wes Streeting rules out VAT on sector

WES Streeting has been accused by the SNP of putting private healthcare interests over the NHS ...

The National (Scotland)

Will robot surgeons cut human doctors out of operating theatres?

They have the backing of Health Secretary Wes Streeting and are set to revolutionise the NHS, so are robot surgeons the answers to a buckling healthcare system?

Evening Standard

Streeting orders urgent review after banned doctors found working for NHS

One had sex with a patient, while another was convicted of assault

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting orders urgent review into banned doctors found working in UK

An investigation found 22 doctors had been banned from working overseas but were cleared to work in the NHS.

Evening Standard

Who is Michelle Mone? Firm linked to Baroness at heart of Covid PPE contract dispute

High Court orders PPE Medpro to repay £122 million to government for breaching contract to supply surgical gowns during pandemic

The Independent UK

Forget Andy Burnham – these are the five people who could actually be the next prime minister

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at the five contenders who have emerged this week at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool as potential leadership candidates

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer drops Angela Rayner 'return' hint only weeks after she quit over tax row

The Prime Minister hailed his former deputy and housing secretary as a ‘great story for social mobility’, adding that she will be a ‘major voice’ in British politics for years to come

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

GP practices across England now have to offer online booking

The British Medical Association has opposed the plans and is considering industrial action

International Business Times UK

NHS Withdraws First Cousin Marriage Guidance After Highlighting 'Benefits' Despite Known Genetic Risks

NHS England quietly removed controversial first cousin marriage guidance after political backlash, despite knowing about doubled birth defect risks from major Bradford study.

The Independent UK

Seven things from the Labour Party conference you may have missed

After an action-packed Labour conference, The Independent runs through things you may have missed

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jabs should be available to millions more on NHS, Streeting suggests

Health should not be determined by wealth, says Wes Streeting at the Labour Party conference

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Evening Standard

'We need her back': Health Secretary dedicates care announcement to ex-minister Angela Rayner

The Health Secretary told the Labour Party Conference on Tuesday: ‘We need her back’

Evening Standard

Labour needs Rayner back around Cabinet table – Streeting

Wes Streeting indicated that former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner led the charge on changes in the social care space.

Evening Standard

The benefits & negatives of cousin marriage as NHS gives guidance

As the NHS faces backlash following first cousin marriage guidance, here’s a guide to the debate around the controversial practice

Evening Standard

Farage is ‘a con artist’ and country faces ‘fight of our lives’ – Streeting

Health Secretary Wes Streeting used his Labour party conference speech in Liverpool to attack the Reform UK leader.

The Independent UK

We need Angela Rayner back, says Wes Streeting as ex-deputy leader gets standing ovation at Labour conference

Health secretary praises ex-deputy prime minister as he labels Reform UK leader Nigel Farage a ‘con artist’ and a ‘snake oil salesman’

The Independent UK

What’s the difference between Labour and Reform’s immigration plans?

Labour has gone toe-to-toe with Reform on migration policy as it brands Nigel Farage’s plans ‘racist’

Evening Standard

Streeting keen to get puberty blocker trial up and running as soon as possible

Plans were announced in 2024 but a trial is still awaiting ethical and regulatory approval.

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