Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK

Health secretary says emergency measures banning sale and supply will be made indefinite after expert advice

Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely across the UK, except for use in clinical trials, the government has announced.

Wes Streeting, the health secretary, said that after receiving advice from medical experts, existing emergency measures banning the sale and supply of puberty blockers would be made indefinite.