UKHSA publishes latest Cold mortality monitoring report
What happened
The UK Health Security Agency published its latest cold mortality monitoring report, which links 2,200 deaths in England to cold weather during winter 2025 to 2026.
What it means for you: Keep warm where you can, check on older or vulnerable neighbours in cold weather, and follow NHS and UKHSA winter health advice.
Official source: UK Health Security Agency: UKHSA publishes latest Cold mortality monitoring report
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