End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living

Major telecoms providers sign new charter to end unexpected mid-contract price rises and make social tariffs easier to access, helping millions manage living costs.




Stronger together: UK-Netherlands North Sea Neighbours Conference cements bilateral ties and intensifies cooperation on cyber resilience and protection of subsea infrastructure

Senior officials and industry experts from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands met in The Hague on 10 February for the annual North Sea Neighbours (NSN) Conference, reaffirming the close partnership between our two countr…




MHRA introduces additional restrictions for use of the Chikungunya vaccine (IXCHIQ)

The vaccine should not be used in people aged 60 or over, and in individuals of any age who have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.




Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.




DfE update 11 February 2026

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.