Latest news

Our latest news keeping you up-to-date with our fundraising and campaigning stories and life-saving research breakthroughs.

Media enquiries: please contact communications@leukaemiauk.org.uk or call us on +44 (0)20 8189 9877.

Research Blog: A new target for paediatric AML

29 Jul 2026 Research

Research Blog: A new target for paediatric AML

In May this year one of our Leukaemia UK funded John Goldman Fellows, Dr Noelia Che, published a new paper along with her colleagues: MCL1 inhibition to enhance the efficacy...

A decade on: Dr Javier Redondo Muñoz continues to shape the future of Leukaemia research

18 May 2026 Research

A decade on: Dr Javier Redondo Muñoz continues to shape the future of Leukaemia research

Ten years after joining the second cohort of Leukaemia UK’s John Goldman Fellowships (JGF), Dr Javier Redondo Muñoz is continuing to shape the future of leukaemia research. Now leading his own team in...

Sign up to our newsletter

Keep up to date with our latest news & updates about our work

UK’s top chefs unite at gastronomic spectacular to raise funds for life-saving leukaemia research

05 Jul 2023 Fundraising

UK’s top chefs unite at gastronomic spectacular to raise funds for life-saving leukaemia research

Twenty of the most accomplished and innovative chefs from the UK food scene will gather at The Dorchester on Monday...

New book ‘Bronty’s Battle Cry’ supports Leukaemia UK

30 Jun 2023 Fundraising

New book ‘Bronty’s Battle Cry’ supports Leukaemia UK

‘Bronty's Battle Cry,’ an inspiring new picture book written by award-winning children’s author and young person’s counsellor, Hannah Peckham, has...

Percy & Nell says Pants to Leukaemia with bespoke charity collaboration

14 Mar 2023 Fundraising

Percy & Nell says Pants to Leukaemia with bespoke charity collaboration

Independent clothing brand Percy & Nell has produced a unique range of sweatshirts, t-shirts, beanies and tote bags, with all...

Team Bodhi goes viral with #PantsToLeukaemia campaign

03 Feb 2023 Fundraising

Team Bodhi goes viral with #PantsToLeukaemia campaign

A whole host of celebrities and members of the public are posing with their pants on their head for a...

Leukaemia UK launch Winter Appeal celebrating mother of two able to enjoy Christmas with her family after life-saving stem cell transplant

01 Dec 2022 Fundraising

Leukaemia UK launch Winter Appeal celebrating mother of two able to enjoy Christmas with her family after life-saving stem cell transplant

Today, Leukaemia UK launch their Winter Appeal to raise vital funds for leukaemia research and stop the disease from devastating...

“Who’s Cooking Dinner?” makes a spectacular return to The Dorchester

12 Oct 2022 Fundraising

“Who’s Cooking Dinner?” makes a spectacular return to The Dorchester

On 10th October 2022, Leukaemia UK's flagship fundraising event, "Who’s Cooking Dinner?", returned to The Dorchester Hotel. Above: Fiona Hazell,...

Spectacular sailing challenge in memory of Pat Buckley

23 Sep 2022 Fundraising

Spectacular sailing challenge in memory of Pat Buckley

Royal Corinthian Yacht Club’s 61st Endeavour Trophy fundraiser for Leukaemia UK A fleet of thirty boats displaying the Leukaemia UK...

A record year for Leukaemia UK London Marathon runners

21 Sep 2022 Fundraising

A record year for Leukaemia UK London Marathon runners

62 runners put their best feet forward for Leukaemia UK A record 62 runners are taking part in this year’s...

Pedalling pair’s crazy peaks challenge to stop leukaemia cutting short the lives of beloved mums

01 Aug 2022 Fundraising

Pedalling pair’s crazy peaks challenge to stop leukaemia cutting short the lives of beloved mums

Leukaemia UK supporter, Alistair, who lost is mum to leukaemia less than a year ago, is setting out on an...