Joseph Parker’s cocaine ban caused by contamination from nutritionist, says Ukad This week, Parker had a backdated three-month suspension lifted The Independent UK · Aug 6
Watchdog uncovers £1.8m illegal medicines and steroids network More than 130,000 doses of steroids and unauthorised medicines, including products such as tamoxifen, finasteride and modafinil were seized The Independent UK · Apr 30
'Unless we fight for it, nothing will ever change' – Lizzy Banks makes emotional call for change in contamination anti-doping cases after losing two-year battle to clear her name British rider reveals details of her appeal and legal process in 13,000 word document Cycling News · Aug 12, 2025
'Something has to change' - Lizzy Banks calls for overhaul of anti-doping system after ban upheld Ex-pro, who was originally cleared by UK Anti-Doping, given backdated two-year suspension by Court of Arbitration for Sport Cycling Weekly · Aug 12, 2025
Enhanced Games Explained: What You Need to Know About the Controversial Pro-Doping Event What are the Enhanced Games? A pro-doping Olympic-style event that's dividing the sports world ahead of its 2026 debut. International Business Times UK · Jun 12, 2025
What happened with Conor Benn's failed drugs tests? Saga explained ahead of Chris Eubank Jr showdown Benn failed two voluntary drugs tests for the female fertility drug clomifene Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
Record number of whistleblowers report suspected sports doping in UK in 2024 The anti-doping body has released a report concerning 211 reports across 30 separate sports The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
Conor Benn cleared to fight as Ukad makes final decision over drug-test saga Barring an appeal from the World Anti-Doping Agency, Benn is finally free to box in Britain The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
British boxing board sends coy message after Conor Benn charge is dismissed Benn claimed this week that he has been cleared of any wrongdoing, two years after failing two drug tests The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024
Conor Benn free to resume boxing career after being cleared of doping offences Benn tested positive for the fertility drug clomifene in two tests in the build-up to his scheduled fight with Chris Eubank in October 2022. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024
Chris Eubank Jr agrees terms to fight Conor Benn with purse split revealed The pair’s fight in 2022 was cancelled, but could now take place in 2025 after Benn was cleared of any wrongdoing by the National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) after failing two anti-doping tests The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024
Eddie Hearn hopes Conor Benn will soon be able to start planning his UK comeback Benn is currently suspended for failing two voluntary drug tests while preparing for his clash with Chris Eubank Jr in October 2022. The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2024
‘I’ve never taken drugs’: Jade Jones rejects speculation on missed test after taekwondo exit The double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones denied ever taking performance-enhancing drugs after a shock first-round exit that came months after she escaped sanctions for missing a test in December The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024
Olympic taekwondo star Jade Jones breaks silence on refusing test: ‘I’ve never taken drugs’ Jones was adjudged by Ukad to have committed no fault in a report published before the Paris Olympics The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024 Jade Jones: Drugs test controversy hangs over GB taekwondo star at Paris Olympics The 31-year-old Jones begins her bid for gold against Miljana Reljikj of North Macedonia on Thursday – having been cleared of wrongdoing after committing a ‘no-fault doping violation’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024 China’s swimmers dive in to toxic atmosphere and hum of distrust Tension palpable as three Chinese swimmers cleared by Wada for doping offences in 2021 compete in the pool
Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2024 Robert Helenius handed two-year boxing ban for failing drug test after defeat to Anthony Joshua The 40-year-old will not be able to return to the ring until September next year
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024 Who is Jade Jones? Team GB’s taekwondo star avoids doping ban ahead of Olympics: ‘I made a mistake’ The ruling means the 31-year-old is able to pursue her quest for a third Olympic medal in Paris
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024 Ukad hands four-year ban to boxer who died in March Moises Calleros tested positive for cocaine after his bout with Galal Yafai in April 2023 but died in March 2024, three months before Ukad issued his ban
Cycling Weekly · Jun 7, 2024 Lizzy Banks 'bitterly disappointed' as WADA appeals UK Anti-Doping’s decision to clear her Banks recently revealed details of her nine month battle with anti-doping authorities which resulted in her receiving an unparalleled 'No Fault or Negligence' ruling
The Independent UK · May 21, 2024 Ukad admits concern over athlete welfare after Lizzy Banks reveals 10-month doping case left ‘deep scars’ A 10-month ordeal ended with Banks being found at ‘no fault or negligence’ but she has decided to retire from cycling
Cycling Weekly · May 21, 2024 'I felt that my life was over' - Lizzy Banks reveals nine-month anti-doping nightmare British rider received a 'No Fault or Negligence' ruling after returning a positive anti-doping sample last year
Cycling News · May 21, 2024 Lizzy Banks reveals positive doping test and nine-month battle to clear her name British rider calls time on her career after UK Anti-Doping eventually found she bore 'no fault or negligence' for asthma and diuretic positives
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024 Chinese swimming row rumbles on as Ukad joins clamour for investigation UK Anti-Doping has called for an independent review into events that led to 23 Chinese swimmers competing at the Tokyo Olympics despite recording positive drug tests
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024 Victoria Ohuruogu cleared but says anti-doping investigation ‘cost me great deal’ Victoria Ohuruogu was pulled from the 4x400m relay in Budapest amid an investigation and despite being cleared said adverse effects on her career and personal life ‘cannot be undone’