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Government news, all in one place
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Thursday, 05 June 2025
Latest UKHSA data shows outbreaks continuing, with 109 cases confirmed in April and 86 so far in May....
Wednesday, 04 June 2025
Syphilis cases in England continue to rise....
Thursday, 29 May 2025
Bloodstream infections caused by yeast rose by 4% in 2024, compared to 2023....
Thursday, 22 May 2025
UKHSA data shows the flu vaccine prevented 96,000 to 120,200 hospitalisations in England during last winter....
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
UKHSA says there is no evidence to suggest ongoing circulation of the virus in birds or mosquitos in the UK and the risk to the general public is very...
Thursday, 08 May 2025
The infection can cause severe illnesses in the elderly, immunocompromised or those with underlying chronic conditions....
Friday, 02 May 2025
Data shows current state of health inequalities caused by infectious diseases, as well as environmental health hazards ...
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
A new study published by UKHSA shows some bacteria have already become resistant to one of the newest antibiotics introduced to the NHS....
Thursday, 24 April 2025
UKHSA is reminding travellers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah and the upcoming Hajj pilgrimages to ensure they are vaccinated against m...
Thursday, 17 April 2025
The latest surveillance data, along with the latest public health advice for flu, COVID-19, RSV and other viruses common in winter....
Sunday, 06 April 2025
The digital campaign will be headed by a new mascot, ‘Andi Biotic’, who is on a ‘one-pill’ mission to help young adults keep antibiotics working...
Wednesday, 02 April 2025
UKHSA launches a call for evidence to shape England’s 2026 to 2031 TB Action Plan as TB rates continue to rise....
Thursday, 27 March 2025
In 2024, 904 dengue cases were reported in returning travellers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, up from 631 in 2023. ...
Thursday, 27 March 2025
Although numbers remain low, cases are being detected more frequently....
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) first annual report summarising the latest infectious disease trends, bringing together all the key data from ...
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
New UKHSA study shows the RSV vaccination programme already achieving a 30% reduction in hospital admissions in older people in England as roll-out co...
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
A new Priority Pathogens reference tool aims to support national funders of research and development into diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics....
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
From April 6, 2025, UKHSA requires medical professionals to report 8 more diseases, while labs must report 10 new pathogens to boost surveillance....
Friday, 14 March 2025
UKHSA is exploring AI to detect foodborne illness outbreaks by analysing online restaurant reviews for symptoms and food mentions. ...
Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Latest data show continued progress towards elimination of hepatitis C as a public health threat in England...
Friday, 07 March 2025
UKHSA is tracing contacts of a person who travelled to England with Lassa fever and has since returned to Nigeria, with overall public risk remaining ...
Wednesday, 05 March 2025
Dyfed Alsop joins UKHSA as new Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO from the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) ...
Wednesday, 05 March 2025
The report finds that overall healthcare-associated infections were present in 7.6% of patients, a 1% increase on the last reported figures in 2016....
Tuesday, 04 March 2025
On HPV Awareness Day, parents are reminded HPV vaccine gives protection against cervical cancer and protects both girls and boys from several other ty...
Thursday, 27 February 2025
People who have already had the virus this winter could be at risk again, as new data shows shift in circulating strains....
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Community testing in 2023, including nightclubs and festivals, rose by 7% compared to 2022....
Thursday, 06 February 2025
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses....
Thursday, 30 January 2025
Over a third of women giving birth got the new RSV vaccine in September, protecting newborns from severe illness....
Thursday, 30 January 2025
The UK launches mSCAPE, a world-first metagenomics initiative by UKHSA to enhance health security through rapid pathogen detection and surveillance....
Thursday, 30 January 2025
UK TB cases rise 13% in 2024, continuing upward trend....
Government Office for Science We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles
Marine Management Organisation MMO resumes I-VMS roll-out with CLS UK Ltd
Department for Education Government hits 70% of pledge, two years into this parliament
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Member appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board
Home Office Universities face ban on international students over visa abuse
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero New proposals to cut bills with community batteries