Date: 6 October 2026 Tags: Health, Cancer, NHS, Medical Research Summary: Seven cancer types have recorded significant increases among people under 50 in England, according to World Cancer Research Fund analysis. Researchers compared NHS cancer diagnosis rates between 2001 and 2023. Prostate cancer rates among under-50s rose from one to 3.6 cases per 100,000 people. Bowel cancer rates more than doubled, increasing from 3.9 to 8.4 cases per 100,000. Early-onset uterine and kid

Date: 27 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Social Care, NHS, Labour Summary: Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants social care in England to become free at the point of use for everyone eligible. Burnham described his proposed model as one where “everyone contributes, everyone is covered”, based broadly on NHS principles. He did not rule out tax increases to fund the system, saying no funding options were currently excluded. Burnham said the reforms would not be introduced during