Media Centre

For media enquiries only (including Out of Hours), call our Media and PR team on 0844 848 1189 or email mediarelations@younglivesvscancer.org.uk (Please note, we are only able to help with media queries on this number, for anything else please call 0300 330 0803).

Breaking News: Campaign Win! UK Government commit to £10 million travel Fund in National Cancer Plan for England  

Monday 2 February 2026

Today (3 Feb), Young Lives vs Cancer and our supporters heard the news that a new Fund to support with travel costs will be introduced. 

Young Lives vs Cancer campaigners in front of the houses of parliament wearing branded tshirts and holding a banner reading young cancer patient travel fund

Young Lives vs Cancer response to Scottish Budget 2026 to 2027

Wednesday 21 January 2026

Campaign Win: Changes to Statutory Sick Pay in the Employment Rights Bill

Thursday 18 December 2025

Farid outside 10 Downing Street holding a Safe Sick Pay sign

“Solutions are still lacking for children and young people with cancer.” Our response to the Child Poverty Strategy 

Friday 5 December 2025

“A missed opportunity for children and young people with cancer” Our response to the 2025 Autumn Budget

Wednesday 26 November 2025

A headshot of Young Lives vs Cancer CEO Rachel Kirby-Rider

New data highlights that National Cancer Plan must deliver travel costs support and improved diagnosis for children and young people

Thursday 6 November 2025

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to news of Jess’s rule

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Rachel Kirby-Rider, Chief Executive at Young Lives vs Cancer, responds to news of Jess's rule announcement

Our response to Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment in Scotland

Friday 1 August 2025

Our CEO responds to UK Government announcement of Diagnosis Connect

Thursday 17 July 2025