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Macmillan launches library of independently verified health apps for cancer patients
Macmillan Cancer Support has launched an online library of health apps that have been independently assessed for clinical safety, privacy, …
Focal therapy for prostate cancer matches surgery outcomes with fewer side effects
A 10-year study of 3,500 men has found that focal therapy is as effective as traditional surgery or radiotherapy for treating prostate canc…
Under-16s to be banned from buying high-caffeine energy drinks
The government has introduced legislation to prevent children under 16 from purchasing high-caffeine energy drinks. By limiting access to t…
Government drops plans to stop paying Coastguard volunteers
The UK government has abandoned proposals to move coastguard volunteers to an expenses-only model following concerns that the change would …
Young people help shape library services through national engagement programme
A new evaluation of the Libraries Rising Youth Engagement Network shows that 94% of participants felt their views were genuinely heard when…
Government reverses plan to stop hourly pay for coastguard volunteers
Ministers have abandoned a proposal to strip volunteer coastguard officers of their hourly pay following widespread criticism from the serv…
Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy to be rolled out across England
Following a campaign led by Jesy Nelson, the NHS will begin testing all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy from October 2026. This early …
Asda adds allergy and ingredient information to electronic shelf labels in 142 stores
Asda has introduced digital shelf-edge labels across 142 Express stores to display clear allergy and ingredient information for its loose b…
Asda adds allergy information to electronic shelf labels in 142 stores
Asda has introduced electronic shelf-edge labels displaying full ingredient and allergy information across its 142 Express stores that feat…
New regulations for buy now, pay later credit take effect in the UK
From Wednesday, buy now, pay later services will be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide shoppers with increased rights …
Alistair Burt appointed as first special envoy for British citizens detained overseas
The Foreign Office has appointed former minister Alistair Burt to a new role dedicated to managing complex consular cases involving British…
Pilot scheme to convert empty school classrooms into community hubs
Six local authorities are set to repurpose surplus school space into youth clubs and health centres using a £3.1m government grant. This in…