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The UK immigration system is holding us back in the fight to beat cancer

by Emma Cattermole
| Analysis

25 July 2024

With annual visa costs for our institutes projected to rise by 44% this year, we’re calling on the new UK Government to reverse the increases and focus on attracting the world-leading scientists we need to deliver life saving, economy-boosting research.

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Cancer Research UK scientists working in a lab at the Francis Crick Institute

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The UK immigration system is holding us back in the fight to beat cancer

by Emma Cattermole
| Analysis

25 July 2024

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Why a focus on waiting time targets may neglect the poorest cancer patients

by Naser Turabi
| Opinion

22 July 2024

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King’s Speech reintroduces legislation to raise the age of sale of tobacco

by Alizee Froguel
| News

17 July 2024

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Five priorities for the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 

by Michelle Mitchell
| Opinion

15 July 2024

Cancer Research UK scientists working in a lab at the Francis Crick Institute

Policy & Insight

The UK immigration system is holding us back in the fight to beat cancer

by Emma Cattermole
| Analysis

25 July 2024

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Policy & Insight

Why a focus on waiting time targets may neglect the poorest cancer patients

by Naser Turabi
| Opinion

22 July 2024

the Palace of Westminster

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King’s Speech reintroduces legislation to raise the age of sale of tobacco

by Alizee Froguel
| News

17 July 2024

The Houses of Parliament in the early morning, with Big Ben in the centre.

Policy & Insight

Five priorities for the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 

by Michelle Mitchell
| Opinion

15 July 2024

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King’s Speech reintroduces legislation to raise the age of sale of tobacco

by Alizee Froguel
| News

17 July 2024

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Leading on Cancer: Why the next UK Government must set out a new strategy for cancer

by Imogen Powell Brown
| Analysis

19 June 2024

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Why a focus on waiting time targets may neglect the poorest cancer patients

by Naser Turabi
| Opinion

22 July 2024

The Houses of Parliament in the early morning, with Big Ben in the centre.

Policy & Insight

Five priorities for the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 

by Michelle Mitchell
| Opinion

15 July 2024

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This election must be a turning point for cancer

by Michelle Mitchell
| Opinion

18 June 2024

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