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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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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Monday, 20 April 2026

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

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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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The £1.4bn opportunity: How reclassification can transform healthcare, improve access to medicines and enable growth

The £1.4bn opportunity: How reclassification can transform healthcare, improve access to medicines and enable growth

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Expanding medicine reclassification could improve access to treatments, empower self-care, and reduce pressure on NHS services....

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UK EU SPS Agreement   Legislation in scope

UK EU SPS Agreement Legislation in scope

Monday, 09 March 2026

To cut red tape and costs for importing and exporting with the EU, the UK will align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation....

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Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer risk

Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer risk

Friday, 06 March 2026

The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers....

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Water Minister at World Water Tech Innovation Summit

Water Minister at World Water Tech Innovation Summit

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered the opening keynote speech at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London ...

UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report

UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Findings show that 2,544 deaths in England were associated with cold weather across 3 cold episodes recorded between November 2024 and January 2025....

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AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty

AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty

Monday, 16 February 2026

Baroness Chapman speech outlining the UK’s commitment to a modern partnership with Africa, priorities on health security, sovereignty and multilateral...

Children to be better protected from second hand smoking and vaping

Children to be better protected from second hand smoking and vaping

Friday, 13 February 2026

The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces....

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Public advised to stop using some non sterile alcohol free wipes

Public advised to stop using some non sterile alcohol free wipes

Thursday, 05 February 2026

UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk of infection associated with their ...

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Tuberculosis notifications in England stabilise in 2025

Tuberculosis notifications in England stabilise in 2025

Thursday, 29 January 2026

UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment....

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Modernising the NHS to meet changing demands

Modernising the NHS to meet changing demands

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, delivers a keynote speech on NHS reform at the Institute for Government's annual confere...

Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Monday, 05 January 2026

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity....

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Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication

Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication

Monday, 29 December 2025

Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol serv...

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