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National Asbestos Taskforce calls on Prime Minister to take urgent action on asbestos
The National Asbestos Taskforce has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging the Government to take decisive action to tackle the continuing...
Mesothelioma UK Appoints New Community Fundraising Assistant
Mesothelioma UK, the national asbestos-related cancer charity, has appointed Rachel Hunter as its new Community Fundraising Assistant. Rachel will...
Minister Timms Welcomes New National Asbestos Taskforce
A new National Asbestos Taskforce has been established, uniting a coalition of partners committed to the complete removal of asbestos from the UK...
Need for urgent action on asbestos and mesothelioma highlighted at APPG on Occupational Safety and Health
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Occupational Safety and Health met in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 April 2026 to discuss the...
Mesothelioma UK Welcomes Increase in Armed Forces Compensation but Calls for Further Action
Mesothelioma UK has welcomed the increase in the Armed Forces lump sum compensation payment for veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma, which has...
Celebrating women at our Ladies Lunch event
A packed audience came together on Friday 20 March in Manchester for our annual Ladies Lunch celebration. At the Marriott Manchester Victoria and...
Emma Laven joins Mesothelioma UK as new Clinical Nurse Specialist in The City of London
Mesothelioma UK, the national asbestos-related cancer charity, has appointed Emma Laven as its new Clinical Nurse Specialist in the City of London....
UCLH and UCL researchers trial proton beam therapy in bid to transform treatment for mesothelioma
Clinician researchers at UCLH and UCL are leading a major UK clinical trial to test whether proton beam therapy (PBT) can significantly improve...
Paying Tribute to Emily-Jane Scandrett
We wanted to pay tribute to Emily-Jane Scandrett, an incredible, dedicated and deeply valued member of the mesothelioma community, whose funeral is...
Amanda Matthews joins Mesothelioma UK as second Clinical Nurse Specialist in Wales
Amanda will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant to support asbestos-related cancer patients from across the country Mesothelioma...
National Asbestos Taskforce calls on Prime Minister to take urgent action on asbestos
The National Asbestos Taskforce has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging the Government to take decisive action to tackle the continuing risks posed by asbestos across the UK. In a letter sent on 28 July, the Taskforce warns that asbestos remains the UK’s...
Mesothelioma UK Appoints New Community Fundraising Assistant
Mesothelioma UK, the national asbestos-related cancer charity, has appointed Rachel Hunter as its new Community Fundraising Assistant. Rachel will be based at the charity’s headquarters in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire. She will be supporting the fundraising team with...
Minister Timms Welcomes New National Asbestos Taskforce
A new National Asbestos Taskforce has been established, uniting a coalition of partners committed to the complete removal of asbestos from the UK built environment. This statement is issued to coincide with International Workers’ Memorial Day/World Day for Safety and...
Need for urgent action on asbestos and mesothelioma highlighted at APPG on Occupational Safety and Health
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Occupational Safety and Health met in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 April 2026 to discuss the ongoing risks of asbestos exposure and the urgent need to improve outcomes for people affected by mesothelioma. The meeting...
Mesothelioma UK Welcomes Increase in Armed Forces Compensation but Calls for Further Action
Mesothelioma UK has welcomed the increase in the Armed Forces lump sum compensation payment for veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma, which has risen from £140,000 to £185,000. This marks the first increase since the scheme was introduced in 2015. The charity...