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Industrial emissions: proposed UK Best Available Techniques

Seeking views on proposed UK Best Available Techniques for reducing emissions across specific industrial sectors.

Source: gov.uk

Transparency data: Zero emission flight demonstrator competition: successful projects

Sets out information on the successful applicants to round 1 of the zero emission flight demonstrator competition.

Source: gov.uk

Over £7 million to fuel zero-emission flight across the UK

Announces £7.3 million in funding for 8 projects aiming to fuel the UK's transition to zero-emission flights.

Source: gov.uk

Official Statistics: Adult social care client level data, England: quarterly update to December 2025

Official statistics in development on insights from client level data from local authorities, including information on assessments and long-term support.

Source: gov.uk

Official Statistics: Adult social care client level data, England: quarterly update to September 2025

Official statistics in development on insights from client level data from local authorities, including information on assessments and long-term support.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: DHSC counter-fraud strategy: 2026 to 2029

How the Department of Health and Social Care plans to prevent fraud, bribery and corruption in its activities.

Source: gov.uk

Burnham means business: PM slashes business rates bills for pubs, clubs and live music venues

Continuing his drive to build an economy that works for every postcode, the Prime Minister has taken action to cut business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues across England from April next year.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: UK Surveillance Forum (UKSF) terms of reference

Terms of reference for UK Surveillance Forum (UKSF). The UKSF coordinates and oversees animal health surveillance activities in the UK.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: NHS Bursary Scheme rules 2026 to 2027

Information for students and higher education institutions about the NHS Bursary Scheme rules that apply for the academic year 2026 to 2027.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Risk assessment: lumpy skin disease to Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states

A qualitative risk assessment on the risk of lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) being introduced into Great Britain from the EU.

Source: gov.uk

Precautionary medical evacuation following a potential healthcare related exposure to Ebola

The UK government has worked with the NHS, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and international health partners to medically evacuate a humanitarian worker who has been treating patients with Ebola …

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£20 million investment for hypersonic target to test air defence systems and boost British small businesses

British small businesses will help develop a hypersonic ‘clay pigeon’ target, a vehicle intended to represent threats capable of travelling at five times the speed of sound, under a new £20m investment announced today.

Source: gov.uk

Transparency data: DHSC annual statement on research integrity: 2025 to 2026

The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) annual statement on the actions it has taken to comply with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity.

Source: gov.uk

Statutory guidance: Tree health pilot scheme: grant funding agreement and terms and conditions

You must read and agree to the terms and conditions set out in this document to apply for the tree health pilot scheme.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Cyprus and Greece

Preliminary outbreak assessments for foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Greece and Cyprus.

Source: gov.uk

Statutory guidance: Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Directions

Directions for the NHS from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care relating to Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contracts in general practice.

Source: gov.uk

Hot cars, hot luggage: why where you store your medicines matters this summer

As part of the ‘Summer-proof your health’ campaign, the MHRA is reminding people that heat and poor storage, at home or while travelling, can affect how well some medicines work.

Source: gov.uk

Transparency data: Active travel local transport authority allocations

Active travel funding allocations for local transport authorities, as part of integrated and consolidated transport settlements.

Source: gov.uk

Children’s health further protected with energy drinks ban

The government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027

Source: gov.uk

Research: Water demand Environment Act target delivery plan

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to water demand.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Water and abandoned metal mines Environment Act target delivery plan

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to water and abandoned metal mines.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Tree canopy and woodland cover Environment Act target delivery plan

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to tree canopy and woodland cover.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Statutory species targets Environment Act target delivery plan

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to statutory species.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Residual waste reduction Environment Act target delivery plan

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to residual waste reduction.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Protected sites Environment Act target delivery plan

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to protected sites.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Invasive non-native species Environment Act target delivery plan

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to invasive non-native species.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Marine protected areas (MPA) Environment Act target delivery plan

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to Marine protected areas (MPA).

Source: gov.uk

Research: Habitat creation and restoration Environment Act target delivery plan

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to habitat creation and restoration.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Farm wildlife Environment Act target delivery plan

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to farm wildlife.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Air quality Environment Act target delivery plan

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to air quality.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Care workforce pathway for adult social care

The care workforce pathway outlines the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours people need to work in adult social care.

Source: gov.uk

JCVI publishes new recommendation to Government on adolescent MenB vaccination

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will consider the recommendation before a decision is made on any changes to the NHS MenB vaccination schedule.

Source: gov.uk

Fair pay agreement process in adult social care

Consultation about the fair pay agreement process in adult social care.

Source: gov.uk

Plans for fair pay agreements in adult social care (easy read)

We want to know what you think about our plans for fair pay agreements in adult social care.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: Framework agreement between DHSC and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority: 2026 to 2029

Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.

Source: gov.uk

Care workers to be represented in fair pay agreements

New negotiating body to be set up as part of the first ever adult social care fair pay agreement, representing millions of care workers.

Source: gov.uk

Mandating vehicle safety technologies in GB type approval

Seeks views on proposals to incorporate a series of vehicle safety technologies into the GB type approval scheme.

Source: gov.uk

Hundreds more schools to save on bills as government solar drive slashes millions off energy costs

First wave of schools to get government-funded solar will save £220 million on their bills to reinvest in children’s education

Source: gov.uk

Legal aid investment to keep cases moving and cut delays for victims

Victims could see swifter justice as a legal aid boost of up to £34 million a year will help strengthen the legal sector, enabling more cases to be heard and driving down the court backlog.

Source: gov.uk

Public bodies mobilise £50 billion to drive UK economic growth and support over 802,000 jobs

At least £50 billion of public finance institution support mobilised to back UK businesses, projects and exports over the last two years.

Source: gov.uk

Correspondence: Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration remit letter: 2027 to 2028

Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2027 to 2028 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB).

Source: gov.uk

Correspondence: NHS Pay Review Body remit letter: 2027 to 2028

Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2027 to 2028 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB).

Source: gov.uk

Correspondence: Senior Salaries Review Body remit letter: 2027 to 2028

Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2027 to 2028 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the Senior Salaries Review Body.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: British Sign Language (BSL) 5-year plan: Department of Health and Social Care

This plan sets out how the Department of Health and Social Care plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: Framework agreement between DHSC and the UK Health Security Agency: 2026 to 2029

Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency.

Source: gov.uk

Vehicle licensing statistics data files

Detailed information about vehicles in the UK, which would be too large to use as structured tables. They are provided as simple CSV text files.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Vehicles statistics: pre-release access

Post holders given access to vehicle excise duty evasion and vehicle licensing statistics up to 24 hours prior to release.

Source: gov.uk

Vehicle licensing statistics data tables

Detailed statistics about vehicle licensing and registered vehicles in the United Kingdom.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Vehicle licensing statistics: January to March 2026

Licensed and registered motor vehicle statistics in Great Britain and the United Kingdom for January to March 2026.

Source: gov.uk

100,000 people closer to work thanks to Government support

Around 100,000 disabled people and those with health conditions are closer to work thanks to a voluntary Government programme being delivered in every Jobcentre across the country, according to new figures.

Source: gov.uk

Corporate report: DHSC equality information: 2025

A report setting out how the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has responded to its equality duties.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Tree health pilot scheme

Find out what grants are available under the tree health pilot (THP) scheme, if you’re eligible and how to apply.

Source: gov.uk

Transport energy and environment: data tables (ENV)

Data about fuel consumption and emissions for different transport modes.

Source: gov.uk

£60 million fund launched to transform employment support

Businesses, charities and innovators are being invited to compete for a share of up to £60 million to transform how disabled people and those with health conditions are supported into work, the Government has announced today…

Source: gov.uk

The UK and the EU Drugs Agency sign a working arrangement

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

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Accessibility statement for the export health certificates service

This statement explains how accessible the export health certificates online service is.

Source: gov.uk

Government accelerates drive to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030

Government sets out clear path to the international agreed target of protecting and improving 30% of land by 2030

Source: gov.uk

The benefits of physical activity at all stages of life for health

Professor Chris Whitty writes for The i paper on the update to the UK CMOs' physical activity guidelines.

Source: gov.uk

Martyn Oliver and Yvette Stanley speak at the ADCS Annual Conference 2026

Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, and Yvette Stanley, National Director, Regulation and Social Care, spoke at the ADCS Annual Conference in Manchester.

Source: gov.uk

Standardised packaging for all tobacco products

A call for evidence on standardised packaging for all tobacco products, cigarette papers and herbal smoking products and potentially introducing pack inserts.

Source: gov.uk

Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and display

Proposals for regulating tobacco, vaping and nicotine product packaging, device appearance and retail displays, to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Act.

Source: gov.uk

Ministers launch crackdown on vapes targeting kids

Ministers have launched a crackdown on vapes marketed at kids with a shift to plain white packaging.

Source: gov.uk

New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts

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

Source: gov.uk

New training guide launched to revolutionise health of servicewomen

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

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Physical activity guidelines: disabled adults

Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for disabled adults.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Physical activity guidelines: children and young people (5 to 18 years)

Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Physical activity guidelines: early years (under 5s)

Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children under 5 years of age.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Physical activity guidelines: pregnancy and after childbirth

Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for women in pregnancy and after giving birth.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Physical activity guidelines: adults and older adults

Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for adults and older adults.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report

A report from the Chief Medical Officers in the UK on the amount and type of physical activity people should be doing to improve their health.

Source: gov.uk

Corporate report: NHS Resolution annual report and accounts: 2025 to 2026

Annual report and accounts from NHS Resolution covering 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Source: gov.uk

Environment Agency to host community drop in for odour in Calne

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

Source: gov.uk

Corporate report: Health Research Authority annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026

The report explains what the Health Research Authority (HRA) does, what it achieved and some of the challenges it faced in 2025 to 2026.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Newcastle disease in Europe

Preliminary outbreak assessments for Newcastle disease in Europe.

Source: gov.uk

Move animals under disease controls

How to apply for a licence to move Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) restricted cattle to or from a farm or premises in England.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Reported road casualties Great Britain, additional analysis: 2025

Statistics on personal injury collisions on public roads in Great Britain for 2025.

Source: gov.uk

First comprehensive review into PIP finds it is “not fit for purpose”

Personal Independence Payment is no longer fit for purpose and is failing to keep pace with how disability, health and work have changed over the past decade, the Timms Review has found.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: Life Sciences Sector Plan

The Life Sciences Sector Plan sets out a vision and an action plan to drive growth, innovation, and better health outcomes.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Threat image projection (TIP) library software

Threat image projection library approved for installation on UK aviation screening equipment.

Source: gov.uk

Notice: The carriage by road of firework lancework as unpackaged articles

To allow the carriage by road of firework lancework as unpackaged articles.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: 10 Year Capital Plan for Health and Social Care

Details the government’s plan for capital investment to transform healthcare infrastructure over the next decade.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) economic growth goals

Goals agreed with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence to clarify how their actions should support economic growth.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Domestic road freight statistics: April 2025 to March 2026

Road freight transported by UK registered heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in the UK between April 2025 to March 2026, including HGV driver vacancies statistics.

Source: gov.uk

Corporate report: New Hospital Programme annual report: financial year 2025 to 2026

An annual update on the government's New Hospital Programme, a major infrastructure initiative to transform hospital design, delivery and operation in England.

Source: gov.uk

10 Year Capital Plan to rebuild NHS and bring care closer to home

Government announces 10 Year Capital Plan to modernise NHS buildings, upgrade GP surgeries and bring more care closer to patients’ homes.

Source: gov.uk

New heart disease and strokes plan to saves thousands of lives

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

Source: gov.uk

Research: Technical annex: cardiovascular disease modern service framework

Sets out supporting evidence to supplement the cardiovascular disease modern service framework.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: Cardiovascular disease modern service framework

Sets out the government’s 10-year strategic vision for the health and care system to reduce premature deaths from heart disease and stroke in England.

Source: gov.uk

Automated vehicles: protecting marketing terms

Seeks views on protecting the use of certain terms in vehicle marketing so they can only be used for authorised automated (self-driving) vehicles.

Source: gov.uk

Protecting marketing terms for automated vehicles

The new regulation sets out authorisation process and marketing terms used to describe authorised or listed self-driving vehicles in Great Britain.

Source: gov.uk

Private non-validated or unapproved TB tests for cattle in England

Private non-validated or unapproved TB testing in cattle carried out by private vets in England, conditions for testing and how to get permission from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

Source: gov.uk

Bovine TB: how to spot and report the disease

How to spot bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.

Source: gov.uk

Official Statistics: Experimental Statistics on the carbon impact of waste from households managed by local authorities in England

Provisional annual results for carbon emissions from local authority collected waste from households for England.

Source: gov.uk

Official Statistics: UK and England's carbon footprint

Annual greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions relating to UK and England consumption.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Air quality statistics

An annual update on concentrations of major air pollutants in the UK.

Source: gov.uk

Official Statistics: Medicine supply disruption statistics, UK: data to June 2026

Twice-yearly official statistics on medicine supply issue and discontinuation notifications reported to the Department of Health and Social Care by pharmaceutical suppliers.

Source: gov.uk

Using a rental e-scooter

How to safely use an electric scooter rented as part of a government trial.

Source: gov.uk

Decision: A249 trunk road (Grovehurst Road slip roads) detrunking, trunking and side roads: Highways Act orders

Confirmation of detrunking, trunking and side roads orders for the A249 trunk road.

Source: gov.uk

UKHSA updates heat health alerts across England

The existing yellow heat-health alert for the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West will be escalated to amber

Source: gov.uk

Government backs Brighton beaches with new funding

The £22 million government investment will replace dozens of Victorian arches to avoid the risk of collapse and ensure the road is safe for the next 100 years.

Source: gov.uk

NHS sets first-ever staff standards to tackle racism and violence

New NHS staff standards will make employers accountable for tackling racism, violence and sexual harassment, with results published in league tables.

Source: gov.uk

MHRA approves Retifanlimab (ZYNYZ) for the treatment of advanced Merkel cell skin cancer

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that develops from Merkel cells, specialised neuroendocrine cells found in the top layer of the skin.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: Departmental minute on public dividend capital write-off: 2025 to 2026

DHSC minute on the cancellation and transfer of outstanding public dividend capital following the dissolution of one NHS trust in 2025.

Source: gov.uk

In-use emissions of road vehicles: regulating environmental impacts

Seeks views on proposals to strengthen the law around emissions from motor vehicles that are in-use on GB roads.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: NHS staff standards

The NHS staff standards set national minimum employment requirements to improve staff experience, outlining employer actions and what staff can expect.

Source: gov.uk

Semaglutide (Wegovy) approved to treat form of liver disease

The semaglutide injection has been approved to treat metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in adults with moderate-to-advanced liver fibrosis.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: How to apply for an export health certificate (EHC)

Guidance for exporters in England, Scotland and Wales on applying for an export health certificate.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: Air Pollution Awareness Coalition (APAC)

The Air Pollution Awareness Coalition (APAC) is a cross-sector coalition to improve public understanding of air pollution and support action to reduce harm.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Travel with assistance dogs: transport companies and routes

Check the air, sea and rail carriers registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to transport assistance dogs with their owners.

Source: gov.uk

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

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.

Source: gov.uk

Keep Britain Working review update: March 2026

An update on the implementation of the independent review of the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.

Source: gov.uk

Keep Britain Working review update: June 2026

June 2026 update on implementing the independent review of employers' role in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.

Source: gov.uk

NHS patients get faster access to medicines under new pilots

NHS patients could access cutting-edge medicines potentially months earlier under a series of pioneering pilots

Source: gov.uk

Form: OV59: Application for Sam access

Use this form to request access for you or your veterinary practice to the Animal and Plant Health Agency's (APHA's) online TB test submission system, Sam.

Source: gov.uk

Transparency data: NHS injury costs recovery scheme: April 2026 to March 2027

Data on the funds collected by the Compensation Recovery Unit and funds paid to the NHS.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Work-related quality of life of the adult social care workforce in England in 2025

Survey results from the second wave of the Adult Social Care Workforce Survey, undertaken between August and October 2025 in England.

Source: gov.uk

Official Statistics: Adult social care client level data, England: quarterly update to March 2026

Official statistics in development on insights from client level data from local authorities, including information on assessments and long-term support.

Source: gov.uk

Independent report: Lord Mann review on antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS

An urgent review led by Lord John Mann examining how the NHS, including employers and UK health regulators, identify, report and respond to antisemitism and other forms of racism.

Source: gov.uk

MHRA authorises gemcitabine delivery system for adults with BCG-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

As with any medicinal product, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of the intravesical delivery system containing gemcitabine under close review.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: DHSC public appointments: 2026 to 2027

Non-executive appointments to the Department of Health and Social Care's public bodies and committees from April 2026 to March 2027.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Domestic Road Freight Statistics: April 2026 to March 2027

Road freight transported by UK registered heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in the UK between April 2026 to March 2027, including HGV driver vacancies statistics.

Source: gov.uk

Official Statistics: Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics: 1 July 2027

Quarterly statistics on public electric vehicle chargers and grant scheme funding for electric vehicle charging in the United Kingdom.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Vehicle speed compliance statistics for Great Britain: 2025 and 2026

Vehicle speed compliance statistics on free-flowing roads in Great Britain.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Light rail and tram statistics, England: year ending March 2026

Light rail and tram systems in England, including passenger journeys, vehicle miles, infrastructure and user profiles.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Travel time measures for the Strategic Road Network, England and local ‘A’ roads, Great Britain: April 2025 to March 2026

Congestion on the Strategic Road Network (motorways and ‘A’ roads managed by National Highways), and on locally managed ‘A’ roads for April 2025 to March 2026. This is the first local ‘A’ roads congestion publication to cover Great Britain and not just England.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Taxi and private hire vehicle statistics, 2026

The number of licensed taxis and private hire vehicles in England and Wales.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Port freight annual statistics: 2025

Annual statistics on the UK port freight traffic for 2025.

Source: gov.uk

Major UK retailers found advertising e-scooters for commuting despite national road ban.

A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".

Source: BBC News UK

Women with PCOS advised to receive yearly NHS health checks by health watchdog.

Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PCOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.

Source: BBC News UK

Green Book changes to drive investment in all parts of UK

Communities that have been under-invested in and overlooked for decades are now getting a fair hearing as the Chancellor pushes forward with her overhaul of how investment decisions are made by government.

Source: gov.uk

Statutory guidance: Ivory Act 2018 enforcement and civil sanctions

How the Animal and Plant Health Agency and other enforcement bodies can use enforcement and sanctioning powers to secure compliance with illegal ivory dealing.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: APHA test fees for export, captive avian import and ABC

Fees for testing animals for disease for export purposes, importing captive birds and Animal Breeding Control (ABC).

Source: gov.uk

UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) data sets

How to access UK data on industrial emissions and waste transfers.

Source: gov.uk

ENV02 - Air quality statistics

An annual update of data on concentrations of major air pollutants in the UK.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Download industrial emissions and waste transfer (UK PRTR) data

Annual datasets for industrial emissions and waste transfer from the UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR).

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Air quality statistics

An annual update on concentrations of major air pollutants in the UK.

Source: gov.uk

Official Statistics: UK and England's carbon footprint to 2023

Annual greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions relating to UK and England consumption.

Source: gov.uk

Research: UK breeds at risk from exotic animal disease outbreaks

Farm animal genetic resources (FAnGR) list of at-risk breeds of cattle, horses and ponies, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry; criteria and definitions.

Source: gov.uk

Government steps up drive to reconnect young people with £1.6 billion in unclaimed savings

Taskforce set up by government to encourage young people to claim their Child Trust Funds.

Source: gov.uk

Ukrainian driving licences: extending the eligibility period in Great Britain by 24 months

Seeks views on extending driving eligibility for Ukrainian licence holders from 36 to 60 months for some drivers and 54 to 78 months for others.

Source: gov.uk

UK Emissions Trading Scheme: ministerial directions to the regulators

Ministerial Directions issued by the Secretary of State under section 52 of the Climate Change Act 2008.

Source: gov.uk

Research: Lumpy skin disease in Europe

Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for lumpy skin disease in Europe.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes: how to comply

What participants need to do to meet their obligations under the Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (VETS) Order 2023.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: DHSC evaluation strategy 2026

This evaluation strategy sets out the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) vision for high-quality evaluation of its policies, programmes and projects.

Source: gov.uk

New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and boost rural economy

Source: gov.uk

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

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

Source: gov.uk

UKHSA extends red heat-health alerts across England

The red heat-health alerts in place for the West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, South West, London, and East of England have now been extended.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: Air quality plan for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in UK (2017): air quality directions

UK plan for tackling roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations supporting document: Environment Act 1995 air quality directions.

Source: gov.uk

Air pollution monitoring: MARGA Network

How to get air pollution data from the MARGA Network, which monitors aerosols and gases in ambient air.

Source: gov.uk

Engine of Reform — Evaluation Task Force 2026 Conference champions evidence-led government

Civil service leaders, policymakers, and evaluation experts gather to discuss how government can learn from what works and use evidence to drive efficiency, effectiveness and innovation in public services.

Source: gov.uk

Electric vehicles: strategic charging infrastructure scheme

Seeks views on proposals for a scheme that addresses high electricity network upgrade costs at motorway service areas in England.

Source: gov.uk

Thousands more out-of-work benefit claimants to get personalised support

Up to 40,000 disabled people and people with health conditions will benefit from expanded access to personalised support, as the government rolls out Support Conversations across a further 27 Jobcentres taking the total numb…

Source: gov.uk

Contact the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)

Use this page to find out how to contact DHSC.

Source: gov.uk

Policy paper: United Kingdom’s International Action Plan for Plant Health 2026 to 2030

This plan sets out the UK's 20 international ambitions to help protect our plants and trees.

Source: gov.uk

Listed diseases of fish, molluscs and crustacea and their status

Guidance on listed diseases of fish and shellfish and their status in England and Wales, including what happens if a disease is suspected or confirmed.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Air quality statistics

An annual update on concentrations of major air pollutants in the UK.

Source: gov.uk

Air pollution monitoring: Acid Gas and Aerosol Network (AGA Net)

How to get air pollution data from the AGA Net and the pollutants it measures.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Road traffic, travel time measures and vehicle speed compliance statistics: pre-release access

Post holders given access to road traffic, speeds and congestion statistics up to 24 hours prior to release.

Source: gov.uk

Quarterly traffic estimates (TRA25)

Provisional data on road traffic by vehicle type and road class, produced by Department for Transport.

Source: gov.uk

Accredited official statistics: Provisional road traffic estimates, Great Britain: April 2025 to March 2026

Provisional estimates for road traffic in Great Britain for the year ending March 2026, by vehicle type and road class.

Source: gov.uk

Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities

The UK will support Gazan students to take up places at British universities and continue efforts to medically evacuate critically ill children for treatment in the NHS.

Source: gov.uk

Statutory guidance: General Medical Services Statement of Financial Entitlements Directions

Directions for the NHS from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care relating to payments for primary medical services contractors.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Trialling automated vehicle technologies in public

How to organise safe trials for automated vehicle technologies on public roads and in public places.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Clostridioides difficile infection: how to deal with the problem

Interim update to the guidance on the most effective methods of prevention and control of Clostridioides difficile infection. This guidance is currently under review.

Source: gov.uk

Independent report: Ockenden review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust: final report

Findings, conclusions and essential actions from the independent review of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Source: gov.uk

Guidance: Adult social care data collection: September 2025 notice

Information about the mandated national adult social care data returns for the year 2025 to 2026.

Source: gov.uk

Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, May 2026

Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

Source: gov.uk

Correspondence: Letter to Baroness Casey: progress on adult social care reform recommendations

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care updates Baroness Casey of Blackstock on progress against her initial recommendations.

Source: gov.uk

Transparency data: Estimated impact of the introduction of the single patient record

Methodology behind the estimated figures for financial and clinical hours saved, and A&E and hospital visits lessened, from introducing the single patient record.

Source: gov.uk

Statutory guidance: The Primary Dental Services Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment) (No.3) Directions 2026

Makes changes to the payments made by NHS England to contractors under dental service contracts with effect from 23 June 2026.

Source: gov.uk

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government.

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

Source: BBC News

Millionth parkrun event celebrated at Bushy Park, where the movement was born 22 years ago.

The millionth parkrun event takes place in Bushy Park - where the idea was born 22 years ago.

Source: BBC News

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to one million young people in UK following Kent outbreak.

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

Source: BBC News UK

Weight-loss drug Wegovy becomes available in pill form in UK for first time.

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

Source: BBC News UK

Study links child smacking to lower educational outcomes and reduced wellbeing.

University College London research suggests smacking children "does no good whatsoever", with potential links to lower GCSE grades and poor outcomes.

Source: BBC News

AI to speed up cancer diagnosis for millions of NHS patients

Government invests in AI technologies to modernise the NHS and reduce waiting times.

Source: Department of Health and Social Care

Campaign for mandatory cardiac arrest training in schools following teen footballer's death.

Friends of Adam Ankers, a teen footballer with an undiagnosed heart condition who collapsed in 2024, are pushing for mandatory cardiac arrest training to be implemented.

Source: BBC News

Record numbers of children with mental health support in schools

The government is on track to meet its manifesto promise that every school and college will have access to mental health support teams by the end of 2029

Source: Department of Health and Social Care

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer now available on NHS, cutting treatment sessions from 20 to five.

Some men in England with prostate cancer will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS that significantly reduces the number of sessions required.

Source: BBC News

Reported road casualties Great Britain, final results: 2025

Statistics on personal injury collisions on public roads in Great Britain for 2025.

Source: Department for Transport

Reported road casualties in Great Britain, drink-drive collisions: 2024

2024 statistics on drink-drive collisions and casualties.

Source: Department for Transport

Families' fury over 'brazen' appeal bid by paddleboard boss who caused four deaths.

Nerys Lloyd's bid to shorten her sentence caused further pain, two of her victims' families say.

Source: BBC News UK

'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation.

'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'

Source: BBC News UK

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows.

Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

Source: BBC News UK

New guidance on screen use for children aged 5–16

First-ever government guidance on healthy screen use for children aged 5–16.

Source: Department of Health and Social Care

BBC investigation reveals vulnerable women targeted by illegal sperm donor services operating via social media.

A BBC investigation uncovered unsafe illegal sperm donor services advertised on social media, with donors delivering samples by post alongside unrelated groceries, highlighting serious health and safety risks for women seeking fertility assistance.

Source: BBC News

Hundreds of Cumbrian patients cancel medical appointments due to inadequate public transport links to healthcare facilities.

Healthwatch Cumbria reveals a significant barrier to preventative healthcare: patients unable to reach doctors four miles away must travel 50 miles due to bus route limitations, resulting in hundreds of cancelled medical appointments.

Source: BBC News

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis reveals.

Emergency caesarean deliveries in England have risen significantly to represent one in four births, with experts noting no single clear explanation for the increase.

Source: BBC News

Cambridge scientists test world-first vaccine designed by artificial intelligence.

Researchers have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI, marking a significant advancement in vaccine development.

Source: BBC News

New scheme embraces young people leaving children's homes with support and love.

How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

Source: BBC News

Helicopter crashes into field in Devon; A386 road closed between A30 and Okehampton.

The A386 between the A30 and Okehampton is closed as a result of the incident.

Source: BBC News

Patient reports six-year wait for knee operation, raising concerns about NHS elective surgery delays.

The 71-year-old from County Londonderry has been waiting for a new right knee for more than six years.

Source: BBC News

More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial as experts develop improved screening methods.

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.

Source: BBC News

Darren Wood becomes first person in world to complete 1,000 parkruns.

A man from Carshalton has become the first person to complete 1,000 parkruns, a community-run event he credits with saving his life through regular physical activity.

Source: BBC News

DNA test could allow millions of breast cancer patients to safely avoid chemotherapy, study finds.

A new international trial suggests a DNA test could help screen whether patients require chemotherapy treatment or not, potentially reducing unnecessary treatment for millions.

Source: BBC News

Two drivers jailed for fatal 130mph crash in 30mph zone while filming themselves inhaling nitrous oxide.

A pair were imprisoned for causing a fatal crash whilst driving at 130mph in a 30mph zone. They filmed themselves inhaling nitrous oxide, running red lights and weaving through traffic.

Source: BBC News

Two boys die in heatwave-related water incidents in Kent and Oxford.

The body of a boy is recovered from a pond in Kent, while another teen dies in the River Thames in Oxford, continuing the pattern of heatwave-related water deaths.

Source: BBC News

Birmingham City Council's fleet breaches its own Clean Air Zone standards with one in eight vehicles non-compliant.

Birmingham City Council pays itself £470k for Clean Air Zone breaches, with one in eight of the council's fleet vehicles still breaking the council's own Clean Air Zone requirements.

Source: BBC News

Young woman dies two weeks after brain tumour diagnosis following initial numb arm symptom.

A mother whose daughter died weeks after a brain tumour diagnosis says her death must not be 'in vain', highlighting the need for better awareness of early warning signs.

Source: BBC News

A9 motorway closed in both directions after lorry bursts into flames south of Dunkeld.

Emergency services are urging drivers to avoid the area after the vehicle fire south of Dunkeld.

Source: BBC News

Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary. James Murray appointed.

Wes Streeting resigned citing 'lost confidence' in Prime Minister Starmer. James Murray (Ealing North) was appointed in his place — the third Health Secretary of this parliament.

Source: gov.uk Cabinet Office announcement

DEFRA monitoring: Marylebone Road records PM2.5 of 14.2 µg/m³ annual mean.

Continues a four-year trend of WHO PM2.5 guidance exceedances at this station.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIRPLACEHOLDER

Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 receives Royal Assent.

First smoke-free generation legislation in the UK. Cross-party origin: Sunak first proposed October 2023; carried forward by Labour and passed with cross-party support.

Source: parliament.uk

FOI response: DfT confirms no road safety strategy in scoping or draft.

Response to Tribune FOI request dated 12 March 2026.

Source: DfT FOI response ref FOI-2026-0419PLACEHOLDER

Wes Streeting: 'Prevention remains a strategic priority.'

Health questions, House of Commons. No timetable for the prevention shift in NHS 10-year plan.

Source: Hansard, 4 April 2026PLACEHOLDER

DEFRA minister: 'Environment Act targets remain the framework.'

Environment questions. Asked about WHO PM2.5 alignment; minister declined to commit to a Clean Air Act.

Source: Hansard, 18 March 2026PLACEHOLDER

King's Fund: NHS road-trauma admissions plateau in 2025.

Analysis of HES data finds road trauma admissions broadly flat year-on-year, with regional variation.

Source: kingsfund.org.ukPLACEHOLDER

ONS Avoidable Mortality 2024 release.

UK avoidable mortality rate 227 per 100k under-75 (preventable 156 + treatable 71). Up marginally on 2023.

Source: ons.gov.ukPLACEHOLDER

Full Fact: Labour's million potholes pledge unlikely to be met in 2025/26.

Full Fact analysis of 85 council transparency reports found no projected increase in pothole repairs in 2025/26 versus 2024/25.

Source: fullfact.org Government Tracker

Junk food advertising ban comes into force for under-16s.

HFSS product ads banned on TV before 9pm and paid online. A brand-advertising loophole inserted under industry pressure allows companies to continue brand-level ads.

Source: Food Foundation; IAB UK

Institute for Government Performance Tracker 2025.

NHS performance shows 'minor improvements' but 'still a long way to go before voters notice a marked improvement.'

Source: instituteforgovernment.org.uk

FOI: DEFRA monitoring network coverage gaps in 18 local authority areas.

FOI response confirms uneven station coverage. Tribune analysis pending.

Source: DEFRA FOI ref FOI-2025-1204PLACEHOLDER

RCP publishes 'A breath of fresh air' — renewed call for Clean Air Act.

Royal College of Physicians calls for a Clean Air Act with WHO PM2.5 alignment. No government response recorded to date.

Source: rcp.ac.uk

Streeting: NHS 10-year plan 'on track' for delivery.

PMQs exchange. Opposition raised concerns about prevention shift operationalisation.

Source: Hansard, 4 November 2025PLACEHOLDER

DfT publishes STATS19 provisional Q2 2025.

Provisional figures broadly flat on Q2 2024. Final 2024 STATS19 still pending.

Source: gov.ukPLACEHOLDER

Centre for Cities: 99% of UK urban population breathing above WHO PM2.5 guidance.

Analysis based on DEFRA UK-AIR 2024 annual means.

Source: centreforcities.orgPLACEHOLDER

Emma Reynolds appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Reshuffle replaces Steve Reed at Defra. Reynolds inherits the Environment Act 2021 targets.

Source: gov.uk press release

NHS Digital: child obesity rates broadly unchanged year-on-year.

National Child Measurement Programme 2024/25 data release.

Source: NHS DigitalPLACEHOLDER

NHS England: 7 million additional GP appointments delivered in past year.

Patient satisfaction up to 72.4%. Headline pledge tracked against manifesto commitment to recruit 1,000 more GPs.

Source: england.nhs.uk

NHS 10 Year Health Plan published.

Three 'big shifts' articulated: hospital to community, analogue to digital, sickness to prevention. Prevention shift not yet operationalised at publication.

Source: gov.uk

Alexander: 'Ongoing work' on road safety; no publication date.

Transport oral questions. Tribune Hansard search returns three ministerial mentions of 'road safety strategy' to date — none committing to publication.

Source: Hansard, 18 June 2025PLACEHOLDER

DEFRA Q1 2025: 73% of monitoring stations above WHO PM2.5 guidance.

Continued non-compliance with WHO 2021 guidance across the monitoring network.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIRPLACEHOLDER

£1.6bn local authority funding increase announced for pothole repair.

~50% increase on previous year. Tied to deferral of the A27 Arundel bypass.

Source: gov.uk

1,503 additional GPs recruited since Labour took office.

Press release notes the 1,000-GP manifesto commitment is on track. Methodology disputed by IFG and The Lowdown NHS.

Source: gov.uk press release

Louise Haigh resigns as Transport Secretary. Heidi Alexander appointed.

Alexander inherits the road safety brief on day 148 of this parliament. No road safety strategy in development.

Source: gov.uk Cabinet Office

Labour wins general election. Keir Starmer appointed Prime Minister.

Initial cabinet: Wes Streeting Health, Steve Reed Environment, Louise Haigh Transport.

Source: gov.uk press notice