The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

Here’s how to avoid Salmonella as cases in England reach ten-year high

ANALYSIS: Salmonella is a species of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of foodborne illnesses globally

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

New Covid strain spreads across UK with unique symptom

The XFG and XFG.3 variants currently account for around 30 percent of Covid-19 cases in England

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Salmonella cases are at ten-year high in England – here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe

Salmonella cases in England are the highest they’ve been in a decade, according to recent UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data. There was a 17% increase in cases observed from 2023 to 2024 – culminating in 10,388 detected infections last year. Children and older adults accounted for around a fifth…

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2025

Amber heat health alerts extended as June ends with one of its hottest days ever

Scientists warned heatwaves are becoming more frequent with climate change – and hot spells earlier in the summer are particularly dangerous.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Heatwave grips London as temperatures soar towards 30C for second day and health alert issued

High temperatures have led commuters to report stuffy conditions across the Tube network

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2025

Carrie Johnson admitted to hospital amid ‘brutal’ week

Her experience has sparked a warning to breastfeeding parents

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

Carrie Johnson warns mothers about dehydration from hospital bed

Mrs Johnson, the wife of former prime minister Boris Johnson, gave birth to her fourth child in May.

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2025

Forecasters predict heatwave for parts of UK with temperatures to hit 30C

The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued an amber heat-health alert for several regions across England.

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025

Amber heat health alert to come into force as 30C temperatures forecast

The alert, which covers most of southern England, starts at midday on Friday and will last until 6pm on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Heat alerts issued for most of England as temperatures above 30C forecast again

UKHSA amber and yellow alerts due to come into force at midday on Friday until Tuesday evening

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025