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02/03/26
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RCP issues statement on conflict in the Middle East

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has issued a statement on conflict in the Middle East.
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02/03/26
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Voting in the 2026 RCP elections is now open

Voting in the RCP elections for senior censor and vice president for education and training (VPET) and councillors is now open – until midday (BST) on Monday 30 March.
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25/02/26
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RCP welcomes decisive Lords support for a smokefree generation

The RCP has welcomed the House of Lords decision to reject an amendment that would have removed the smokefree generation policy from Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The amendment was rejected overwhelmingly by 246 votes to 78. The legislation will therefore retain the measure preventing the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.
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24/02/26
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RCP responds to the government’s announcement widening access to obesity treatments, calling for a long-term treatment strategy and clarity on funding

The government has today announced incentivisation for GPs to prescribe weight loss jabs and weight management services.
Blog
18/02/26
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Ultra-processed and under-regulated: why ultra-processed foods lack regulation despite evidence of harm

Ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) now account for almost half of the daily calorie intake in many countries, and children are among the highest consumers. Yet despite growing evidence linking UPFs to long‑term health harm, regulation continues to lag.
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17/02/26
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RCP Cymru Wales responds to Welsh government consultation on air quality

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Cymru Wales has responded to the Welsh government’s consultation on fine particulate matter air quality targets, urging more ambition to improve air and protect health.
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16/02/26
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Candidates announced for RCP vice president and councillor elections 2026

The RCP is delighted to announce the names of fellows standing for election as senior censor and vice president for education and training (VPET), vice president for Wales (VPW) and councillors in 2026.
Blog
13/02/26
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New platform unlocks clinical intelligence from routine hospital data

A new study published in the latest issue of the RCP’s Future Healthcare Journal introduces PICTURE, an innovative data platform designed to transform everyday electronic health record (EHR) data into actionable clinical intelligence – without needing specialist analysts or complex coding expertise.
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13/02/26
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RCP appoints four associate global directors

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has appointed four new associate global directors (AGDs), strengthening its international leadership and partnerships across key regions.