For pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech companies eyeing global expansion, the NHS presents a paradox. It is one of the UK's most treasured institutions, providing universal healthcare to millions ...

Wes Streeting reveals he lost friend to cancer as he announces Labour’s flagship 10-year plan to tackle disease From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground ...

The NHS is set to trial a new device that could help the eight million people in the UK with the debilitating condition, sleep apnoea. The chronic disorder causes breathing to repeatedly stop and ...

The hospital waiting list in England has dropped to its lowest level in nearly three years. At the end of December 2025 there were 7.29 million patients waiting for treatments such as knee and hip ...

Health secretary to increase pay offer and guarantee working conditions for resident doctors only Wes Streeting is to offer resident doctors a bigger pay rise than other NHS staff in England as part ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A deal with the Trump administration to pay more for new medicines will cost the health service in England an ...

Exclusive: in 2025 briefing to Wes Streeting, officials warned reputation of tech firm behind US ICE operations would hinder rollout of data system in England Health officials fear Palantir’s ...

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I had one removed from my head when I was about eight-years-old and didn't have another until two years ago. Now I have three that have come up on my head beneath my hair.