New UKHSA data shows 1,504 heat-related deaths during summer of 2025

Latest data shows Summer 2025 saw 1,504 heat‑associated deaths in England.

Latest data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)shows that there were an estimated 1,504 heat-associated deaths during the summer of 2025 across five heat episodes that met the UKHSA definition.

Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with a mean temperature of 16.1°C, but the number of heat-associated deaths observed was significantly lower than expected. Based on recent historical associations between temperature and mortality, modelled estimates predicted 3,039 heat-associated deaths for England during the 2025 heat episodes. This means 1,535 fewer deaths were observed than anticipated and this pattern was consistent across all five heat episodes.

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Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent

UK Health Security update: 26th March 2026

The UK Health Security Agency is continuing to investigate an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent.No new cases have been confirmed since yesterday’s update.

As of 12.30pm on 24 March, 20 laboratory cases are confirmed and 2 notifications remain under investigation, bringing the total to 22.

Notified cases numbers are published on a daily basis.

Further information on meningococcal disease is available.The latest update is a decrease on previously published data. As rapid initial diagnosis continues to ensure timely clinical public health response, some cases initially classified as confirmed or probable meningococcal disease have been removed with alternative diagnosis after further testing.