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Extensions to soft drinks sugar levy will have 'tiny effects' on sugar intake

By Liz Wells 25 March 2026

Government plans to expand the scope of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy - extending it to soft drinks with 4.5–5 g of sugar per 100 ml and pre-packaged milk-based drinks with added sugar - will bring...

PREVENTION

BREAKING NEWS: Meningitis vaccinations expanded to some Year 11 pupils

By Lee Peart 24 March 2026

Vaccinations are being offer to some Year 11 schools in Kent following the Canterbury meningitis outbreak.

PREVENTION

BREAKING NEWS: Meningitis outbreak 'passed peak', says UKHSA

By Lee Peart 23 March 2026

A UKHSA official has said the Kent meningitis outbreak has peaked after cases stabilised.

PREVENTION

Government scraps two-child Universal Credit limit

By Lee Peart 20 March 2026

The scrapping of the two-child Universal Credit limit has become law.

PREVENTION

Phoenix Hospital Group launches prostate cancer screening service

By Lee Peart 20 March 2026

Phoenix Hospital Group has launched a Prostate MRI Cancer Screening service at its Harley Street hospital in central London and Phoenix Chelmsford Hospital in Essex.

PREVENTION

BREAKING NEWS: Further rise in meningitis cases as vaccination drive expanded

By Lee Peart 20 March 2026

Two more cases of meningitis have been confirmed following the Kent outbreak bringing the total to 29.

PREVENTION

Landmark £10m asthma and COPD partnership announced

By Lee Peart 19 March 2026

A landmark £10m partnership that aims to shift care for patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from hospitals to the community has been announced.

PREVENTION

BREAKING NEWS: UKHSA announces further rise in meningitis cases

By Lee Peart 19 March 2026

The number of meningitis cases following the Kent outbreak has increased to 27, according to the UKHSA.

MENTAL HEALTH

Links between child and parental mental health revealed

By Lee Peart 18 March 2026

ONS analysis has explored the links between child and parental mental health, and school outcomes.

REGULATION

Legislation to make non-surgical procedures safer passed in Scotland

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

The Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, which regulates higher-risk cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers, has been passed.