A historic moment! Today the Tobacco and Vapes Act has become law and it’s a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK. This world-leading legislation has now made it illegal in the UK to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.

We did it! The Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law, helping to create the first ever smokefree generation in the UK. This is a huge moment for our #SmokefreeUK campaign and a major milestone in our mission to beat cancer. #SmokefreeGeneration Learn more: cruk.org/smokefreegen

📢 Join us for the UK E‑cigarette Research Forum on Monday 18 May (13:00–15:30). An online session bringing together the latest research on tobacco and e‑cigarettes. 🔗 Register here: Sign up for upcoming UKECRF meeting | Cancer Research UK

We're pleased to see the Tobacco and Vapes Bill pass Third Reading in the House of Lords today. This brings us a step closer to creating a smokefree generation and a #SmokefreeUK.🚭

25 years ago, our scientists helped prove the link between HPV and cervical cancer, laying the groundwork for the HPV vaccine. Today, we’re supporting global efforts to prevent cervical cancer through HPV vaccination in countries where the burden is highest. Learn more: cruk.ink/3Pf5Srm

We are delighted that the Rare Cancers Bill has today passed Third Reading in the House of Lords. The Bill is a crucial step forward for those living with rare and less common cancers and we look forward to seeing how it is implemented. Thank you to @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social and all involved.

Great news from Wales — the Senedd has voted to continue Minimum Unit Pricing and raise it to 65p, aligning with Scotland and strengthening action on alcohol harm. A really positive step that will help prevent alcohol‑related cancers and save lives. www.gov.wales/senedd-passe...

After years of campaigning, we’re pleased the government has today launched its National Cancer Plan for England. We need the government to follow through on these promises to make sure that it can meet its ambition to save more lives from cancer. Learn more about the Plan : cruk.ink/4awC9Cw

In the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Today is World Cancer Day – a global day to raise awareness of cancer, and take action against it 🌍 Share this post to help us raise awareness. #WorldCancerDay #WCD2026

20,000 people in Northern Ireland won’t start treatment on time over the next 5 years unless emergency action is taken. The Northern Ireland Executive must develop a plan that prioritises patients at the highest risk. bit.ly/3NDvfCr Find out more in our latest report below👇 @northernireland.gov.uk

CRUK has long called for restrictions on advertising unhealthy food to childen, so we welcome today's start of the TV & online junk food ad restrictions 📺 If properly enforced, these measures are an important step towards creating environments that support healthier choices 👉 bit.ly/3Yp5g3T

Great to see the PR confirming the junk food ad ban is in place 📺💻📱✨ From today, adverts for less healthy food & drinks are banned on TV before 9pm & online at all times. It’s been watered down more than we hoped, but still a good step toward a healthier environment. www.gov.uk/government/n...

@cancerresearchuk.org From campaigning the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, helping shape England’s National Cancer Plan and launching cancer manifestos ahead of the Scottish & Welsh elections, 2025 has been an important year for cancer research policy. eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Ask your MP today to attend our Parliamentary event 9 Dec to hear from Michael and others on how they can #BackTheBreakthroughs. 👉Find out how: bit.ly/CmpgnsAFP_MP...

We welcome the UK Government’s announcement that the Soft Drinks Industry Levy threshold will be lowered to 4.5g, and will now include sugary-milk based drinks🥤 We’ve long called for these steps to help cut sugar intake, support healthier choices & reduce cancer risk.

Behind every breakthrough are real people: scientists, nurses, and patients taking part in trials. But they can’t do it alone. Cancer research faces big challenges. To overcome them, we need decision-makers to step up. 👉 Find out how you can help: bit.ly/43OMMgi #BackTheBreakthroughs 🔬

Today the government published the Men's Health Strategy. This is an important step towards tackling key issues for men’s health in England. Men can face barriers when accessing health services and have higher rates of disease caused by preventable risk factors.

25 years ago, our scientists helped lay the groundwork for the HPV vaccine. Today, the world unites for the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. Together, we can achieve a world where almost nobody develops cervical cancer.

We welcome Scottish Government tabling the regulations to introduce HFSS price and location promotions restrictions. These vital measures will come into force across Scotland on 1 Oct 2026, aligning with similar regulations in England and Wales 👏👏

1/ Councillor Cancer Champion, Cllr Tony Murphy, has supported lung cancer screening in Liverpool for over a decade. When the programme was rolled out in Wirral, he promoted it to residents in his ward and engaged with local GP Networks to help raise awareness.

Thank you for coming to the Hinckley Cancer Research UK shop @drlukeevans.org.uk

We know there is variation in access to cancer treatment. The UK Government's upcoming National Cancer Plan for England must address unwarranted variation head-on. We convened clinical, academic and policy experts to discuss what this means 👇

We're pleased to see the new NHS Medium Term Planning Framework has committed to achieving all Cancer Waiting Time targets by March 2029. This vital commitment is a key step towards ensuring people affected by cancer have timely diagnosis and treatment 1/ www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/u...

📝Pleased to see @ashorguk.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social & @oha-updates.bsky.social have published their latest report. Funded by CRUK, they spotlight the tactics used by the tobacco, alcohol and food industry to undermine public health policies in the past year. 👇Read it here: bit.ly/4o86ags

Great to hear @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social confirm the National Cancer Plan will arrive early in the new year. The plan can make this decade a #TurningPointForCancer ↩️ by backing the 5 key calls in our open letter📝 supported by 35,000 of our campaigners ✉️ cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved...

We later headed across London to the Department of Health and Social Care to hand in our letter addressed to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, signed by 35,000 supporters and people impacted by cancer. Now the UK Government must respond and deliver a #TurningPointForCancer.

Today, our volunteer campaigns ambassadors, staff, Dame Deborah James’s father Alistair and our CEO Michelle Mitchell gathered at the London Stadium to highlight the urgent need for government action on cancer #TurningPointForCancer

Yesterday, we took a visit to the Department of Health and Social Care to hand in our open letter to Health Secretary, Wes Streeting. Over 35,000 people joined us in calling for a #TurningPointForCancer. The route now is clear- we need a bold and fully-funded National Cancer Plan for England.🛣️

Patients will benefit from a healthcare system where research is better embedded in care and supported by clinical trials. 🆕With @transformevidence.bsky.social we analysed 200+ policy recommendations and explored countries excelling in clinical research. 👉Read the summary: bit.ly/4qgCv6g

Cancer survival rates in the UK have fallen behind those in other similar countries. Listen to @michellecruk.bsky.social on the Health Foundation podcast to find out what we can learn from Denmark's progress.

Today's #CancerWaitingTimes for England show that patients continue to face delays, despite the best efforts of NHS staff. It's vital that the National Cancer Plan commits to meeting all cancer waiting time targets by the end of this Parliament. bit.ly/47hfFDR

Great to see @wendymorton.bsky.social at #CPC25 to discuss how we can continue to make progress and improve cancer outcomes. Thanks for visiting our stand!

Thanks @jamescleverlymp.bsky.social for coming to see us at #CPC25 today. It was great to discuss the pioneering research that’s shaping the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment - we’re very grateful for your support.

Beating cancer is a huge challenge. So we need to attract and retain the most talented researchers from a broad range of backgrounds, who can help to support innovative ideas so that more people affected by cancer benefit from our discoveries.

We're in Manchester 5 October – 8 October for #CPC25. Please visit us at stand 40 to learn how our research is improving cancer outcomes, discuss how the National Cancer Plan could shape the next decade of cancer research, and check out your local cancer stats. #TurningPointForCancer

Thank you @zubirahmed.bsky.social for visiting us at #Lab25. It was great to discuss how we’re taking our cutting-edge innovations from lab bench to bedside to improve cancer outcomes for patients. #TurningPointForCancer

Brilliant to see @gordonmckee.bsky.social at #Lab25 to discuss how we can continue to make progress and improve cancer outcomes. Thanks for visiting our stand!

A pleasure to speak with @chelfulhamben.bsky.social at #Lab25 about the future of cancer research and care. Thanks for visiting our stand!

Great to see @joshfg.bsky.social at #Lab25 to discuss how we can continue to make progress and improve cancer outcomes. Thanks for visiting our stand!

Thank you @tandhesi.bsky.social for visiting us at #Lab25. It was great to discuss how we’re taking our cutting-edge innovations from lab bench to bedside to improve cancer outcomes for patients #TurningPointForCancer

Thanks @rachelblakemp.bsky.social for visiting our stand to discuss the National Cancer Plan for England. The NCP must deliver for people affected by cancer, with bold ambition and dedicated funding #TurningPointForCancer.

Thanks @katiewhitemp.bsky.social for coming to see us at #Lab25. It was great to discuss the pioneering research that’s shaping the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment - we’re very grateful for your support

Great to see @alancampbellmp.bsky.social at #Lab25 to discuss how we can continue to make progress and improve cancer outcomes. Thanks for visiting our stand!

Thank you @stephanie-peacock.bsky.social for visiting us at #Lab25. It was great to discuss how we’re taking our cutting-edge innovations from lab bench to bedside to improve cancer outcomes for patients #TurningPointForCancer

Thank you @thurrockjen.bsky.social for visiting us at #Lab25. It was great to discuss how we’re taking our cutting-edge innovations from lab bench to bedside to improve cancer outcomes for patients #TurningPointForCancer.

Thanks @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social for coming to see us at #Lab25 today. It was great to discuss the pioneering research that’s shaping the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment - we’re very grateful for your support.

Great to connect with @johnslingermp.bsky.social at #Lab25 to discuss cancer prevention and how we can keep driving progress on cancer outcomes. Thanks for stopping by our stand!

Fantastic to speak with @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social today about how we can keep driving progress on cancer outcomes. Thanks for stopping by our stand at #Lab25!

Thanks @dannybealesmp.bsky.social for visiting our stand to discuss the National Cancer Plan for England. The NCP must deliver for people affected by cancer, with bold ambition and dedicated funding #TurningPointForCancer.

Thanks @skinnock.bsky.social for coming to see us at #Lab25. It was great to discuss the pioneering research that’s shaping the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment - we’re very grateful for your support.