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Swinney refuses to say when NHS job cut numbers will be announced

The Government is set to embark on a major public sector reform programme.

Evening Standard · Sep 7

UK, Spain, Germany: Why are doctors across Europe going on more strikes?

Doctors are increasingly striking across Europe, demanding better pay, improved working conditions and more recognition of responsibilities.

Euronews · May 29

Public will welcome transparency in not working with Reform, says Swinney

The First Minister has written to all party leaders except Reform to invite them to talks.

Evening Standard · May 11

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Swinney wants to offer ‘hope’ in Holyrood election

The First Minister was speaking at the end of the first full week of campaigning.

Evening Standard · Apr 4

Swinney says SNP improving NHS as lung and heart health ‘MOTs’ plan announced

The First Minister and Health Secretary visited a pharmacy on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Scots have growing confidence in SNP, claims Swinney ahead of conference

SNP members will gather in Edinburgh on Saturday for the party’s final conference before May’s election.

The Independent UK · Mar 13

UK has no plan for mobilising doctors if war breaks out, top military chief admits

The revelations will further concern over the state of Britain’s hollowed out armed forces in the face of growing threats from Russia and China

The Independent UK · Jan 12

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Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget

While Labour has already indicated it will not block the Scottish Budget, the First Minister said his Government is still in talks with other parties.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Britons Are Beginning To Admit It: Their Beloved National Health Service Is Broken

“Free” healthcare costs a lot in personal time and taxpayer money.

Reason · Jan 2

Why Is Autolus Therapeutics Stock Trading Higher On Tuesday?

The U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published on Tuesday draft guidance recommending Autolus Therapeutics plc’s (NASDAQ:AUTL) Aucatzyl (obecabtagene autoleucel, or obe-cel) for use in the National Health Service (NHS) for adult patients (≥26 years) with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (r/r B-ALL).

Benzinga · Nov 25, 2025

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 · Oct 10, 2025

Scientists develop an algorithm to measure the risk of ovarian cancer, delaying surgical menopause

The test is being made available to women at high risk of ovarian cancer in the UK through the National Health Service. Thousands of women in the UK who have particular genes which put them at a high risk of ovarian cancer have access to the test.

Euronews · Oct 6, 2025

Eli Lilly hikes UK price of blockbuster weight loss drug Mounjaro by up to 170%

The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS).

Euronews · Aug 14, 2025

Homes and factories ‘can be built faster’ with water reforms, says Reed

The Environment Secretary described supply and sewage infrastructure as being ‘critical for housing development’.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

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Tom’s Guide · Apr 26, 2025

What is sleep meditation and does it work? We ask the experts — plus 5 popular techniques to try

Is sleep meditation right for you? We delve into what it is and how it can help you get a better night's rest.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2025

Jackie Baillie quotes nurse in England to depict 'reality of NHS in Scotland'

JACKIE Baillie has quoted a nurse working in the south east of England to depict what she described as the “gut-wrenching reality” of…

Reason · Jan 22, 2025

Brickbat: Back of the Queue

The National Health Service would delay some surgeries for smokers and for obese patients under reforms announced by the United… The post Brickbat: Back of the Queue appeared first on Reason.com.

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Swinney in apology to patients who have ‘unsatisfactory experience’ in hospital

It comes after a report from the Royal College of Nursing warned of a ‘corridor care crisis’ across the NHS.

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The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Support for ‘vital and precious’ NHS at heart of Scottish Budget – Swinney

The First Minister was asked about the recent critical incident declared at NHS Grampian.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it

Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost to taxpayers

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: It's time to pedestrianise Oxford Street

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The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024

What hope does Labour have of fixing the National Health Service?

As the report is published of health secretary Wes Streeting’s ‘rapid investigation’ into the state of the NHS, Sean O’Grady looks at the problems the new government is facing, and how it intends to tackle them

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