The Latest Breaking News from UK Health Security Agency

Punished for Hustling? Internet Erupts as Civil Servant Faces Fraud Trial for Juggling Five Full-Time Jobs

Kashim Chowdhury denies fraud charges after prosecutors alleged he secretly held five public sector jobs and earned nearly £350,000, prompting debate over remote-work oversight.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17

Older Brits urged to get flu vaccine after nearly 4,000 deaths in England last winter

Figures from the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) annual report suggest excess deaths from flu were 3,798 last winter

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Early flu season: why you should get your jab sooner this year

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows more flu activity in September than in the same month of the past four years. However, flu is still circulating at relatively low levels in the community. If cases continue to rise over the coming weeks, this would suggest the flu…

The Conversation · Oct 14

Mosquito species which could carry deadly disease found breeding in London

The invasive mosquito species aedes aegypti is usually found in tropical climates

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Giardiasis cases are rising in England: should we be worried?

Cases of giardiasis, an intestinal infection that causes diarrhoea, bloating and gas, have reached their highest level in England since 2016 according to newly published data by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

The Conversation · Sep 2

Why does Salmonella cause serious illness in some people but not others?

For most people, a Salmonella infection causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that can mean several miserable days of diarrhoea, cramps, fever or vomiting. Most people recover within a week. But severe diarrhoea and dehydration can still be dangerous, even while the bacteria remain confined to the…

The Conversation · Aug 19

Salmonella outbreak: How can I check if my eggs are safe to eat?

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that investigations had linked salmonella cases to imported eggs

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Fourth heatwave of year to peak with temperatures of up to 35C

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for the East Midlands, the East, South East and London.

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Temperatures set to peak at 36C during UK heatwave, health warnings issued

The United Kingdom faces its third heatwave of 2026 with temperatures soaring. Health authorities have issued alerts as hospitals experience sustained pressure from the heat. Vulnerable communities and older people are at increased risk of illness and death. People are advised to drink water and stay cool during the hottest…

The Times of India · Jul 9

Travellers warned over train journeys as fresh heatwave spreads across UK

Amber heat health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for parts of the UK

The Independent UK · Jul 7