Forced Adoption Apology: Keir Starmer has issued a formal UK state apology for historic forced adoptions in England and Wales, saying “the shame is ours” and acknowledging an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers between 1949 and 1976, with the system involving local authorities, faith groups and parts of the NHS. Northern Ireland Waiting Times: A £80m boost is set to cut waiting times across Northern Ireland’s health service, with extra elective capacity and reform aimed at more sustainable improvements. Cancer Care in NI: Northern Ireland cancer waiting-time figures for Jan–Mar 2026 show 2,954 patients started first definitive treatment, with 87.3% within 31 days. Health Tech & AI: Imperial hosted an NVIDIA roundtable on “physical AI” and robotics, positioning the UK to lead the next wave of real-world AI. Drug Safety/Regulation: The MHRA secured convictions over falsely CE-marked baby feeding devices supplied to NHS trusts, with devices removed from circulation. Public Health—Heat: The Met Office and UKHSA warn another heatwave may bring 30C+ conditions, with alerts focused on health risks. UK Health Policy: England is being urged to tackle “phantom NEETs” after 32,100 16–17-year-olds are unaccounted for in education, employment or training. Health & Society: A British woman recounts neurocysticercosis after an India trip, echoing cases linked to tapeworm exposure.