UK cancer cases hit record

Over 403,000 people are now diagnosed with cancer annually, placing unprecedented strain on oncology services and diagnostic waiting times.

The charity highlighted that survival rates could be at risk if the government does not urgently address staffing shortages and equipment gaps.

In Wales and Northern Ireland, waiting times for treatment have hit their worst levels on record.

Health experts are calling for a comprehensive national strategy to improve early detection and expand treatment capacity to meet the growing demand.