Public Health and Protection
Stories from the realm of public protection.
The government has announced a new tax on vapes and cigarettes as of October 2026, as well as immediate above-inflation increases on tobacco and hand-rolled tobacco Find out more
Evidence suggests mpox Clade Ib causes more severe disease than the previous strain, with symptoms including skin rash, fever, headaches and muscle aches Find out more
The NIHR is funding 13 National Health Protection Units from April 2025, with UK universities working with UKHSA to address long term and emerging health threats Find out more
