Category : Public Health


HMRC Repays £44m to Overtaxed Pensioners

HMRC has repaid over £44 million to state pensioners incorrectly taxed by an average of £3,160 each when accessing pensions early, with nearly 14,000 affected in early 2026.

Historic Smoking Ban for Generation Born After 2009

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has cleared Parliament, banning anyone born after January 1, 2009 from smoking. New powers will regulate vaping flavors, packaging, and restrict use in cars with children, playgrounds, and near schools and hospitals.

UK Bans Cigarette Sales for Anyone Born After 2008

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has cleared Parliament, imposing a lifelong ban on cigarette purchases for those born after 2008. The legislation aims to create a smoke-free generation and grants new powers to regulate tobacco and vaping products.

Midlands Cities Among England's Unhealthiest in New Study

Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, and Wolverhampton have been identified among England's top ten least healthy areas in a new study on chronic illness rates, with high prevalence of diabetes, COPD, and cardiovascular disease linked to deprivation.

NHS Warns of Summer GHIC Card Expiry Surge for Travellers

Over 1.2 million UK Global Health Insurance Cards are set to expire by 2026, with nearly 800,000 lapsing this summer. Experts warn travellers to check validity to avoid being left without essential healthcare cover abroad during peak holiday season.

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