Wes Streeting9 Dec 2024Prioritise safety not A&E target, NHS leaders toldHealth Secretary Wes Streeting delivers message amid mounting concern about winter pressures.9 Dec 2024Health9 Dec 2024Hospice fears pre-Christmas funding plans shelvedHospices are uncertain if a government offer help after National Insurance changes will materialise. 9 Dec 2024Manchester29 Nov 2024What is assisted dying and how could the law change?A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.29 Nov 2024UK27 Nov 2024How many people still smoke in the UK?The government wants to create a smoke-free generation, and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.27 Nov 2024Health14 Nov 2024Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stanceMinisters have been told not to take part in the "public debate" on the issue ahead of a Commons vote.14 Nov 2024Politics13 Nov 2024Assisted dying law would hit other NHS care - Streeting The health secretary has ordered officials to review the costs for the NHS of implementing changes in the law.13 Nov 2024Politics13 Nov 2024Streeting pledges help for hospices hit by tax rise The health secretary says he will come forward before Christmas with measures to aid the hospice sector.13 Nov 2024Politics6 Nov 2024'Bionic lord' holds key limb loss campaign meetingLord Mackinlay says the health secretary Wes Streeting "listened intently" during the meeting.6 Nov 20241 Nov 2024GPs and care homes fear impact of National Insurance riseThe NHS is exempt from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, but private providers are not. 1 Nov 2024Politics