UK Public Impact Daily News Digest – 17 Jul 2026

JCVI publishes new recommendation to Government on adolescent MenB vaccination

Summary: The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has made a new recommendation about MenB vaccination for teenagers. The Department of Health and Social Care will review this before deciding whether to change the NHS vaccination schedule.
Why it matters: MenB is a serious bacterial infection that can cause meningitis. Changes to vaccination recommendations could affect how many young people are protected.
Who is affected: Teenagers and the NHS vaccination programme.
What happens next: The government will consider the recommendation and make a decision on any changes to the vaccination schedule.

Summary: Three groups have been formally designated as threats to national security: the IRGC, IMCR, and the GRU Volunteer Corps. This is the first use of new state threats powers.
Why it matters: This designation allows the government to take action against organisations it considers a security risk.
Who is affected: The designated groups and anyone involved with them.
What happens next: The government can now enforce restrictions against these designated organisations.