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The UK and the EU Drugs Agency sign a working arrangement

The UK and the EU Drugs Agency sign a working arrangement

Monday, 13 July 2026

Government signs a working arrangement with the EU Drugs Agency to protect public health and reduce drug harms....

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Environment Agency to host community drop in for odour in Calne

Environment Agency to host community drop in for odour in Calne

Friday, 10 July 2026

Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions following the release of the UKHSA public health risk assessment this week...

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New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Updated UK Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines find even small amounts of physical activity benefit health....

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New training guide launched to revolutionise health of servicewomen

New training guide launched to revolutionise health of servicewomen

Thursday, 09 July 2026

New science-led performance guide for Servicewomen will transform how they train, fuel and recover for the most demanding military roles....

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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New heart disease and strokes plan to save thousands of lives

New heart disease and strokes plan to save thousands of lives

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

National framework launched to help reduce premature deaths from heart disease and strokes by a quarter over the next decade....

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Keep Britain Working continues drive to stop people falling out of the workforce

Keep Britain Working continues drive to stop people falling out of the workforce

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Nearly 200 workplaces have signed up to be “Vanguards” preventing people dropping out of work due to ill-health, in a new milestone for the programme....

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UK veterinary medicines regulator reports strong performance against key targets

UK veterinary medicines regulator reports strong performance against key targets

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate publishes its annual report and accounts for 2025-26....

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Nearly 400 antibiotic resistant infections each week in 2024

Nearly 400 antibiotic resistant infections each week in 2024

Monday, 29 June 2026

Antibiotic use within the NHS is below 2019 pre-pandemic levels but private prescribing increases....

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Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry

Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry

Friday, 26 June 2026

A dozen cutting-edge projects will benefit thousands of patients battling obesity across the UK....

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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

Monday, 22 June 2026

Latest information on cases including British nationals....

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UK Public Health Rapid Support Team deploys in response to the Ebola outbreak

UK Public Health Rapid Support Team deploys in response to the Ebola outbreak

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is deploying public health specialists from the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) to the Ebola outb...

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Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking

Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking....

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G7 Leaders' call for a coordinated response to the Bundibugyo ebola outrbreak: 16 June 2026

G7 Leaders' call for a coordinated response to the Bundibugyo ebola outrbreak: 16 June 2026

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

G7 Leaders' call for a coordinated response to the Bundibugyo ebola outrbreak....

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MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to work

MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to work

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Thousands of patients with painful joint and muscle conditions will receive employment support and treatment to tackle health-related economic inactiv...

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MHRA welcomes Jason Bonander as he starts his role as Chief Digital and Technology Officer

MHRA welcomes Jason Bonander as he starts his role as Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Jason is an experienced technology leader with over 25 years working in tech leadership and health informatics. ...

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Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities

Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Government commits up to £7.5 million and calls for delivery partners to submit bids to help deliver landmark new forest covering more than 200 square...

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Age checks to stop children using sunbeds under new laws

Age checks to stop children using sunbeds under new laws

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Government to introduce age verifications for sunbeds to protect young people from harm....

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UK steps up support to stop spread of Ebola in eastern DRC

UK steps up support to stop spread of Ebola in eastern DRC

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The UK has announced up to £20 million to support communities affected by the deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo...

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Professor Joann Rhodes: The Rules Need to Bend – Why Flexible Policies and Real Partnership are the Keys to unlocking Life Sciences Potential

Professor Joann Rhodes: The Rules Need to Bend – Why Flexible Policies and Real Partnership are the Keys to unlocking Life Sciences Potential

Monday, 18 May 2026

Innovation doesn’t wait for the rules to catch up. The question is whether we can build a system agile and flexible enough to keep pace....

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Joint Statement on the invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism: May 2026

Joint Statement on the invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism: May 2026

Thursday, 14 May 2026

UK and 40 other OSCE countries invoke the Moscow Mechanism to investigate indoctrination of Ukrainian children by Russia....

Labour Markets Evaluation and Pilots (LMEP) Fund: funded projects

Labour Markets Evaluation and Pilots (LMEP) Fund: funded projects

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Details of the pilots and evaluations funded by HM Treasury’s Labour Markets Evaluation and Pilots (LMEP) Fund....

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MHRA hires top global tech talent to transform systems behind regulation of medicines and medical devices

MHRA hires top global tech talent to transform systems behind regulation of medicines and medical devices

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Bonander as its new Chief Digital and T...

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

The next generation will be smoke-free as Tobacco and Vapes Bill is granted Royal Assent....

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Travellers reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Travellers reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Thursday, 26 March 2026

New UKHSA data shows dengue cases have fallen significantly, but chikungunya infections rose 43% in 2025 and malaria continues to be reported at consi...

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Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Latest updates from the ongoing outbreak....

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Health devolution in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire

Health devolution in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Communities in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire will benefit from a greater focus on preventative healthcare....

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£1 billion invested in health protection as new Pandemic Strategy published

£1 billion invested in health protection as new Pandemic Strategy published

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

New Pandemic Preparedness Strategy has been published alongside the UK Government's response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 report. ...

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NHS reform and the future of the health service

NHS reform and the future of the health service

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting spoke in London on the steps being taken to reform the health service....

Foot and mouth disease: latest situation

Foot and mouth disease: latest situation

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Current cases of foot and mouth disease, trade restrictions and risk level....

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