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NHS pilots rapid genomic test to transform brain tumour diagnosis and treatment, experts say

Brain tumour patients are to be offered rapid genetic testing as part of a new pilot study which experts say could "transform" diagnosis and treatment.
Scrapping windfall tax early could cost UK £8.6bn by 2030, campaigners warn

Replacing the UK's current windfall tax on oil and gas companies could cost the country up to £8.6bn by 2030, campaigners are warning.
High levels of 'forever chemical' causing cancer found in blood of residents living near factory

Dozens of residents living near a major chemical factory have discovered high levels of a cancer-causing "forever chemical" in their blood, according to lawyers.
UK space squadron to guard against 'unprecedented threats' against satellites

The UK is setting up its first space squadron to defend crucial satellites and detect hostile missile attacks.
Three reasons why AI could 'save us all'

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