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We welcome Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister

Monday 20 July 2026

The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP has formally been appointed Prime Minister, following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer.

Scotland requests review on bowel cancer screening for under-50s

Tuesday 14 July 2026

The Scottish government has written to the UK National Screening Committee asking them to consider reviewing the recommended age threshold for bowel cancer screening.

People in their 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening

Monday 13 July 2026

We're urging people in their 50s to complete their bowel cancer screening kits after NHS England raised concerns about low uptake.

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MLAs back our call to fund bowel cancer screening from age 50 in Northern Ireland

Thursday 25 June 2026

Over a third of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) have joined our call to urgently fund the extension of bowel cancer screening to people aged 50-74 in Northern Ireland.

Dame Deborah James’ family launches our new programme to save lives through earlier diagnosis of bowel cancer

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Our new Early Diagnosis Programme designed to tackle the common barriers to bowel cancer diagnosis by awareness-raising activities with support for local healthcare professionals.

Our roadshow is heading to Barking

Monday 18 May 2026

We’re excited to invite Barking locals to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel to raise awareness of bowel cancer and its symptoms.

Obesity could be a cause of cancer increase among under 50s

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Being overweight or obese could be the cause of rising cancer rates among younger adults in England, according to a new study published today in BMJ Oncology journal.

Northern Ireland at a standstill as delays to lowering bowel cancer screening age continue

Monday 27 April 2026

We're calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to urgently begin to lower the bowel cancer screening age from 60 to 50, as we launch a new campaign highlighting stark inequalities in access to early…

Our roadshow is heading to Wrexham

Friday 24 April 2026

We’re excited to invite Wrexham locals to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel to raise awareness of bowel cancer and its symptoms.

Amazon’s own brand 'by Amazon' joins our #GetOnARoll campaign

Thursday 9 April 2026

We're delighted to announce Amazon is the latest retailer to join our award-winning #GetOnARoll partnership.

A third of people in the UK don't complete their bowel cancer screening test 

Tuesday 31 March 2026

We're sharing screening uptake figures in the build-up to Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April, to highlight that there is still an opportunity for more people to take part in bowel cancer screening.

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