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The National Cancer Plan for England sets out an ambitious target to boost cancer survival to world-leading levels. But is it backed by sufficient funding to achieve this? The National Cancer Plan for England sets out an ambitious target to boost cancer survival to world-leading levels. But is it backed by sufficient funding to achieve this?

by Emma Spencelayh, Momoko Bowles | Analysis | 14 September 2026

14 September 2026

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series The National Cancer Plan for England: A closer look
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Get the latest updates and analysis on NHS cancer waiting times in England, and learn what it means for people affected by cancer Get the latest updates and analysis on NHS cancer waiting times in England, and learn what it means for people affected by cancer

by Sophia Lowes, Momoko Bowles | Analysis | 13 September 2026

13 September 2026

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Northern Ireland could save around 5,900 lives from cancer by 2040 through urgent, focused action on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.  Northern Ireland could save around 5,900 lives from cancer by 2040 through urgent, focused action on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research. 

by Cancer Research UK | Analysis | 8 September 2026

8 September 2026

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Treatment alone won’t be enough to solve the obesity crisis. To make lasting progress, we need to prevent obesity in the first place. Treatment alone won’t be enough to solve the obesity crisis. To make lasting progress, we need to prevent obesity in the first place.

by Kruti Shrotri | In depth | 17 August 2026

17 August 2026

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series The National Cancer Plan for England: A closer look
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This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series The National Cancer Plan for England: A closer look
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It's becoming possible to prevent more cancers by targeting the earliest changes that can lead to cancer in people at high risk. But precision prevention needs support to reach its potential. It's becoming possible to prevent more cancers by targeting the earliest changes that can lead to cancer in people at high risk. But precision prevention needs support to reach its potential.

by Seren Limb | In depth | 5 June 2026

5 June 2026

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Research doesn’t improve cancer outcomes on its own. Our policy, campaigning and information are crucial for supporting longer, better lives. Research doesn’t improve cancer outcomes on its own. Our policy, campaigning and information are crucial for supporting longer, better lives.

by Tim Gunn | In depth | 25 May 2026

25 May 2026

Welsh and Scottish parliaments.

What do the 2026 elections in Scotland and Wales mean for people affected by cancer? Will they be the turning point we need? What do the 2026 elections in Scotland and Wales mean for people affected by cancer? Will they be the turning point we need?

by Debbie King | Analysis | 13 May 2026

13 May 2026

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The Tobacco and Vapes Act sets out to create a smokefree generation. We ask Minister of Health Sharon Hodgson how it will work and why it's so important. The Tobacco and Vapes Act sets out to create a smokefree generation. We ask Minister of Health Sharon Hodgson how it will work and why it's so important.

by Cancer Research UK | Podcast | 7 May 2026

7 May 2026

This entry is part 38 of 38 in the series That Cancer Conversation
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Smokefree UK supporter Sue and her family on a day out.

Now the Tobacco and Vapes Act has passed, we’re bringing together some of the stories behind our Smokefree UK campaign. Now the Tobacco and Vapes Act has passed, we’re bringing together some of the stories behind our Smokefree UK campaign.

by Cancer Research UK | Personal stories | 1 May 2026

1 May 2026

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We’re answering the biggest questions around the Tobacco and Vapes Act, which is set to create the UK's first ever smokefree generation. We’re answering the biggest questions around the Tobacco and Vapes Act, which is set to create the UK's first ever smokefree generation.

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 22 April 2026

22 April 2026