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Wes Streeting admits improving GP services will be a challenge but is one he will 'take on the chin'

Sky News Thursday, 3 July 2025
Improving NHS GP services will be a challenge but it is one the health secretary will take "on the chin", he told Sky News.
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High-caffeine energy drinks to be banned for under-16s [Video]

High-caffeine energy drinks to be banned for under-16s

High-caffeine energy drinks will be banned for under-16s in England to prevent harm to children’s health, the Government has said. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said eight out of 10 parents wanted to see a ban on the sale of high caffeine energy drinks to children. The Government has launched a 12-week consultation on the issue and plans to implement the change as soon as it can. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Streeting praises Brianna Ghey’s mother over phone ban call [Video]

Streeting praises Brianna Ghey’s mother over phone ban call

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the Government is "listening carefully" to Esther Ghey’s call for a legal ban on phones in schools. He praised her campaigning following her daughter Brianna’s murder, saying many schools already ban phones "for good reason" and ministers are reviewing wider online safety measures. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Wes Streeting pushes forward with ban on high caffeine energy drinks for under-16s

The health secretary insists that high caffeine energy drinks should be banned for under-16s in England, saying they impact children's health and learning.
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Graham Linehan arrest: Govt 'needs to look at whether police getting balance right', says Wes Streeting

The government needs to look at whether police are "getting the balance right", Wes Streeting has said after the arrest of the co-writer of Father Ted over posts..
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Health Secretary backs plans for older drivers’ eye tests [Video]

Health Secretary backs plans for older drivers’ eye tests

Wes Streeting said the government is considering new proposals to improve road safety, including mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70. With eyesight deteriorating with age, he said regular checks are needed and that the transport secretary will soon outline plans. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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National Health Service (England) National Health Service (England) Publicly-funded healthcare system in England

Assisted dying poses 'substantial task' for UK healthcare system, warns thinktank

Assisted dying would place added pressure on NHS, hospice and social care capacity, creating a "substantial task" for the healthcare system, especially as demand..
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Chickenpox vaccine to be offered on NHS next year

A vaccine against chickenpox will be rolled out on the NHS in England for the first time next year.
Sky News
100 diagnostic centres open to help NHS cut wait times [Video]

100 diagnostic centres open to help NHS cut wait times

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock says 100 new diagnostic centres are now open across England, helping to ease hospital pressure and speed up diagnoses for patients. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Over 100 patients to take part in new cancer vaccine trial [Video]

Over 100 patients to take part in new cancer vaccine trial

Patients in England with aggressive head and neck cancers will be fast-tracked into a new cancer vaccine trial. Professor Peter Johnson, the National Clinical Director for Cancer for NHS England says the new mRNA vaccine will ''flag up the cancer more effectively”. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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New vaccine to train immune system to fight cancer [Video]

New vaccine to train immune system to fight cancer

People with head and neck cancer in England will be fast-tracked on to a clinical trial for a “potentially transformative” vaccine under new NHS plans. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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'Miss Palestine' tells Sky News why she's competing in global beauty pageant

A woman who will appear as Miss Palestine in a global beauty pageant has said she wants to represent her culture and "show the world that we are human beings".
Sky News

Two women arrested in Nuneaton on suspicion of a public order offence after Sky News interview

Two women have been arrested on suspicion of public order offences after a Sky News interview in Nuneaton was disrupted by women shouting.
Sky News

Dating app rapist who staged death and fled to Spain brought to justice - with help from tip-off to Sky News

A rapist who staged his own death and fled the UK has been brought to justice - with help from a tip-off sent to Sky News.
Sky News

Police probe after Sky interview with man interrupted by women shouting about rape

Police are investigating after a Sky News interview with a local businessman in Nuneaton was interrupted by women shouting about rape.
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