Flu vaccine providing important protection despite new subclade
Children and adults across England are receiving strong protection from this year’s flu vaccine, despite the emergence of a new subclade driving an unusually early flu season. New data published today as a pre-print by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows the 2025/26 vaccine is currently 70 to 75% effective at preventing hospital attendance […]
Better protection for victims at risk of violence as fee scrapped
Person at Risk of Violence (PARV) Order fees will be scrapped, saving victims hundreds of pounds Changes will remove costs as a barrier to safety and protect survivors facing debt and financial hardship Move part of Government’s Plan for Change to stand up for victims and halve violence against women and girls Ministers have today […]
Greater protection for families and businesses in energy market
Quicker redress and compensation through the Energy Ombudsman Crackdown on energy brokers to stamp out exploitation Protections for businesses when installing smart meters Families and small businesses are set to benefit from greater protections and consumer rights when things go wrong in the energy market. Plans to strengthen the Energy Ombudsman will help customers resolve […]