NHS England's chief executive suggests the early winter flu surge could be stabilising in some regions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting rules out a national mask mandate for now. Read the latest.
The UK government will review its electric vehicle sales targets next year, not 2027, as ministers hint at further flexibility but stand by the 2035 petrol car ban. Read the latest.
The European Union has softened its 2035 zero-emissions mandate, now demanding a 90% CO2 cut. This major policy shift follows intense industry lobbying over weak EV demand and Chinese competition. Read the full analysis.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch calls for an end to the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, promising to save taxpayers billions and protect the UK car industry.
Major hospital networks in New Jersey and California reintroduce mask mandates for staff, patients, and visitors as Covid, flu, and RSV cases climb. Health officials warn of a worsening 'quad-demic' this winter.
A US CDC panel voted to stop recommending Hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns. President Trump hailed the move and ordered a fast-track review of global vaccine schedules. Read the latest.
CDC vaccine advisers have voted to restrict the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a major change to a decades-old policy. Learn what this means for infant health and vaccine access.
A US federal committee has voted to change the long-standing hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for all newborns. The decision has sparked concern among medical groups. Read the full story.
A federal committee has voted to end the recommendation that all US newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine on day one, sparking outcry from public health leaders. Read the full story.
A US vaccine advisory panel, reshaped by RFK Jr, votes on altering the newborn hepatitis B jab recommendation after heated debate. Experts warn of far-reaching health consequences.
Advisers appointed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed confusion over a key hepatitis B vaccine vote, forcing a delay. Read the full report on the chaotic policymaking.
A key US vaccine advisory committee has postponed a vote on hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns after members expressed confusion. The decision could impact long-standing immunisation policy.
A federal vaccine committee appointed by RFK Jr. is considering rolling back the decades-old recommendation for all newborns to receive a hepatitis B shot at birth. The move could signal a major shift in US public health policy.
UK electric vehicle registrations saw their smallest year-on-year rise since December 2023 in November, as the overall new car market fell by 1.6%. Industry warns new EV tax could threaten green transition.
A dozen former FDA commissioners have issued a scathing critique of internal claims doubting vaccine safety. Read their full statement and the potential impact on public health policy.
A landmark study finds a single HPV vaccine dose offers 97% protection against cervical cancer-causing infection, potentially transforming global immunisation efforts. Read the latest findings.
A US federal vaccine committee is poised to reconsider the decades-old recommendation for a hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Public health experts warn this could lead to hundreds of preventable infections and deaths in children.
A new government-funded nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough shows promise in stopping transmission. Could this be a game-changer for public health? Read the full story.
Leaked documents reveal Tesla privately cautioned the UK government that diluting electric vehicle rules would suppress sales and risk missing carbon targets. Discover the industry's divided response.
US health officials warn travellers to Haiti and India after rabies cases. Learn about the risks, counterfeit vaccines, and essential precautions to stay safe.
An advisory panel appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to vote on delaying the critical hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Health experts warn this could lead to severe liver damage in infants. Read the full report.
An advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary RFK Jr is set to recommend major changes to child vaccine schedules, including delaying the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Experts warn this could have severe public health consequences. Learn the facts.
With flu season starting early, get expert answers on vaccine timing, side effects, and who qualifies for a free jab in the UK. Protect yourself and others this winter.
FDA's Dr Vinay Prasad announces stricter vaccine approval process following claims Covid vaccines killed children. Experts call move 'dangerous' as it may slow vaccine pipeline and upend established immunisation guidance.
The FDA is imposing strict new vaccine regimens after a report claims Covid-19 shots contributed to the deaths of ten children. Discover the new protocols and the internal debate.
Groundbreaking research confirms the HPV vaccine dramatically reduces cervical cancer risk, especially when given to under-16s. Discover the facts and protect your family today.
Groundbreaking research confirms the HPV vaccine dramatically reduces cervical cancer rates. Discover how vaccination protects young people and saves lives across the UK.
Texas public schools face conflicting court orders over displaying the Ten Commandments, creating a constitutional dilemma. Discover how educators are navigating this contentious mandate.
The CDC has controversially updated its autism-vaccine webpage, suggesting studies haven't ruled out links. Experts warn this politicises public health and risks preventable disease resurgence.
UK health authorities face backlash after refusing to publish data linking Covid vaccines to excess deaths, citing misinformation concerns. Campaign groups challenge the decision.