Tag: Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK has recently set out how the next UK Government could dramatically improve cancer outcomes and prevent 20,000 cancer deaths a year by 2040.    Ahead of the next general election, the charity has published an ambitious cancer plan which, if adopted, would ensure UK is amongst the best in the world for cancer survival by 2035.  “Longer Better Lives: A Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care” has been developed with the insights of cancer patients and experts from across health, life sciences, government and academic sectors.   “Cancer is…

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Cancer Research UK launched its EDI strategy two years ago, making a commitment to being transparent about progress and challenges. The charity has published its most recent gender and ethnicity pay gap reports. The gender pay gap is the difference in average pay between all females and males, and the ethnicity pay gap is calculated by comparing the average pay of White employees and other ethnic minority colleagues. The gender and ethnicity pay gaps are not the same as equal pay. Cancer Research UK conducts an equal pay audit and…

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Cancer Research UK is ready to seize new opportunities following the publication of its Annual Report and Accounts 2021/22. Michelle Mitchell, chief executive at Cancer Research UK, said: “This year has been a turning point for Cancer Research UK. We pulled together, seized new opportunities and set an ambitious new long-term direction for Cancer Research UK. None of this would’ve been possible without the extraordinary generosity and commitment of our supporters, as well as the tireless work of our staff, volunteers, partners and cancer patients.” Renewing our focus This year…

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