Tobacco and Vapes Bill backed by MPs

2024-11-27

MPs have voted in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, bringing a UK smoking ban and stricter vape regulations one step closer to implementation.

What’s happening to the proposed smoking ban?

2024-06-05

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would effectively initiate a smoking ban, has been dropped in the run-up to the general election – what does

NHS dentistry delivery still 15% lower than pre-pandemic levels

2024-06-03

NHS dental treatment delivery has still not recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with 2022/2023 treatment levels falling 15% behind. This is according to a new parliamentary

MPs vote in favour of UK smoking ban

2024-04-17

The House of Commons has voted in favour of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban by 383 votes to 67. The vote took place yesterday

MP calls for NHS leaders to ‘pull their finger out’ on dental delays

2023-12-15

Delays in finalising NHS dental contracts in Darlington has led to calls for NHS bosses to ‘pull their finger out’. MP Peter Gibson urged the

‘Do not overlook dentists’ – MPs fight for NHS dentistry in Westminster debate

2022-02-10

Members of Parliament called for better support for dentists and NHS dental care in the latest debate at Westminster Hall. Politicians from across the country

NHS dental services ‘in a vicious spiral’, says MP

2021-10-20

An MP is calling for urgent action amidst the growing waiting list for NHS dental care. Speaking in Parliament yesterday (19 October), MP Yvette Cooper

Cameron values dentistry

2015-03-03

David Cameron has warned that Parliament will lose vital knowledge of dentistry if MPs are banned from having second jobs. The prime minister picked out

Parliament to debate on the performance of the GDC

2014-12-08

MPs are set to debate the performance of the General Dental Council (GDC), the regulator for dentists and dental care professionals, on Tuesday 9 December, just