Michael Searles

Michael Searles is Deputy Health Editor at The Daily Telegraph, promoted to this role in May 2025 from his previous position as Health Correspondent, which he held since August 2023. Before joining The Telegraph, he worked as a media relations manager at NHS England, giving him unique insight into health policy from both journalism and healthcare administration perspectives. His career trajectory includes roles as a sport and business reporter at City A.M. and sports journalist at MailOnline, along with freelance work for prestigious publications including The Times, Mail on Sunday, Daily Express, Press Association, Esquire, and Grazia. He holds a BSc in Social Sciences from the University of Bath and an MA in Newspaper Journalism from City, University of London. Recognized in the Press Awards 30 under 30, Searles has demonstrated exceptional ability to uncover critical health stories that shape public discourse. His portfolio features agenda-setting exclusives and thorough investigations that resonate with both readers and policymakers, combining his policy expertise with strong investigative journalism skills.