Everything government, Parliament, the statistical agencies and the major policy institutes published — read, summarised and ranked so you can skim the day in a minute.
Sets out the UK government’s official response to Module 4 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, which examined the pandemic’s impact on vaccines and therapeutics, detailing the government’s position and proposed actions.
Consultation seeking feedback on updated UK Advisory Panel guidance for managing healthcare workers living with HIV who perform exposure-prone procedures, proposing changes to recommended clinical and occupational safety arrangements.
Published 6 October 2026, the government’s response sets out how it will take forward the independent National Commission’s recommendations on regulating AI in healthcare, aiming to provide clarity to stakeholders on next steps and implementation.
Sets out a 10‑year strategic vision for England’s health and care system to reduce premature deaths from heart disease and stroke, outlining modern service standards and system changes to improve cardiovascular outcomes.
An easy‑read version of the government’s unpaid carers action plan, ‘Recognise, Refer, Reach’, summarises measures intended to improve support for unpaid carers in England and make services easier to access.
The Department of Health and Social Care is consulting on whether using DEXA scans for non‑medical purposes can be justified, seeking views on potential uses outside established healthcare pathways.
Consultation seeking views on revised listeriosis guidance for health and social care settings, asking respondents to comment on clarity of changes and the assessment of their likely impact on vulnerable groups.
Seeks stakeholder views on proposals to authorise 16 novel food products in 2026, inviting responses to the Food Standards Agency’s assessment of safety and regulatory compliance ahead of potential market approval.