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Read our latest policy articles as well as insights from thought leaders in cancer research
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scientists in a lab

For a discovery or idea to help people affected by cancer, it must travel the innovation roadmap. We're working to make the journey smoother. For a discovery or idea to help people affected by cancer, it must travel the innovation roadmap. We're working to make the journey smoother.

by Emily Eagles | In depth | 17 June 2025

17 June 2025

the Palace of Westminster

We analyse the Spending Review, the financial foundation for the next several years of cancer research and care We analyse the Spending Review, the financial foundation for the next several years of cancer research and care

by Ben Sammon | Analysis | 11 June 2025

11 June 2025

A picture of Westminster across the Thames on a sunny day

Building on insights from our research community, we’re outlining five steps the Government must take to strengthen cancer research, and the wider ecosystem it sits within, so it can continue delivering life-saving tests and treatments.  Building on insights from our research community, we’re outlining five steps the Government must take to strengthen cancer research, and the wider ecosystem it sits within, so it can continue delivering life-saving tests and treatments. 

by Owen Jackson | Analysis | 5 June 2025

5 June 2025

A photo of Michelle Mitchell, Wes Streeting and Deborah's family members at the Crick

Today, Michelle Mitchell, our chief executive, met Wes Streeting at the Bowelbabe Lab in the Crick Institute to discuss why cancer must remain a government priority Today, Michelle Mitchell, our chief executive, met Wes Streeting at the Bowelbabe Lab in the Crick Institute to discuss why cancer must remain a government priority

by Michelle Mitchell | Opinion | 23 April 2025

23 April 2025

A union jack and EU flag tied together

As we launch our new report, “Nothing should stand in the way”, we reflect on how the UK and EU could be more ambitious, grasping opportunities for closer scientific cooperation to promote health and wealth across the continent and beyond As we launch our new report, “Nothing should stand in the way”, we reflect on how the UK and EU could be more ambitious, grasping opportunities for closer scientific cooperation to promote health and wealth across the continent and beyond

by Laura Williams | Analysis | 22 April 2025

22 April 2025

A computer-generated image showing a DNA double-helix in a blood sample

Precision medicine is transforming cancer care. We explore how liquid biopsies could help bring it to more patients more quickly. Precision medicine is transforming cancer care. We explore how liquid biopsies could help bring it to more patients more quickly.

by Jessica Lloyd, Elizabeth Owen | In depth | 16 April 2025

16 April 2025

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Multi-cancer tests
A corridor of computer servers

To get the most out of data-driven programmes we need to see some changes in the UK’s health data infrastructure. Here we explore what those changes need to be, and how programmes like CD3 can align with government’s priorities.  To get the most out of data-driven programmes we need to see some changes in the UK’s health data infrastructure. Here we explore what those changes need to be, and how programmes like CD3 can align with government’s priorities. 

by Ben Jones | Analysis | 19 March 2025

19 March 2025

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Multi-cancer tests
Cancer Research UK staff and supporters celebrating in Northern Ireland

Today marks an important and exciting day for our Smokefree UK campaign, with Members of the Legislative Assembly voting in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at the Northern Ireland Legislative Consent Motion. Today marks an important and exciting day for our Smokefree UK campaign, with Members of the Legislative Assembly voting in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at the Northern Ireland Legislative Consent Motion.

by Barbara Roulston, Liz Morrison | Analysis | 10 February 2025

10 February 2025