Health secretary Wes Streeting plans a larger pay increase for resident doctors and proposes financial penalties for trusts that fail to provide rest areas and hot food.
Ofsted found the Calderdale village school met expected standards across key areas and gave a strong rating for inclusion; inspectors reported pupils enjoy school, feel safe and attend regularly.
Six activists were acquitted of aggravated burglary at Woolwich Crown Court, while jurors did not reach verdicts on some criminal damage and other charges.
Researchers report that CART4-34, a CAR-T therapy targeting the IGHV4-34 receptor, eliminated B‑cell cancer cells in mice while sparing healthy B cells, and the developers say a phase I trial is being planned.
A 53-year-old woman bought a red Julian Macdonald purse for 50p at a Koala North West charity shop and found an old passport-style photograph tucked inside; she is trying to trace its owner to return it.
An awareness event at Jersey Library marked World Cancer Day and brought charities and health services together, with speakers urging people to discuss cancer openly. Officials noted Jersey runs screening programmes for bowel, breast and cervical cancer and said work is under way to review other screening options.
Red Nose Day 2026 takes place on Friday 20 March; this year features a customisable red nose and official merchandise is on sale via the Comic Relief website, Amazon and TK Maxx.
The government published a 10-year cancer plan aiming to meet waiting-time standards by 2029 and to have 75% of patients cancer-free or living well at five years by 2035, while experts warn its success depends on unproven technologies and clearer workforce plans.
A video filmed on January 8 in Ardabil shows a truck driving into a crowd; independent reporting says one woman was killed and three people were injured.
The Princess of Wales released a video for World Cancer Day saying cancer journeys include fear and exhaustion but also strength, and that people affected are 'not alone'. The footage included her visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital last January when she confirmed she was in remission.
