United Kingdom===Department of Health and Social Care

The United Kingdom===Department of Health and Social Care is initiating a public consultation on proposals to expand smoking and vaping restrictions in outdoor areas, aiming to improve public health and reduce pressure on the National Health Service.

The United Kingdom===Department of Health and Social Care is responding to calls for stricter regulations in the cosmetic industry. They state that the government is taking action to 'crack down on cosmetic cowboys' and will consider the United Kingdom===Women and Equalities Committee's report.

The United Kingdom===Department of Health and Social Care is engaged in intensive discussions with the British Medical Association (BMA) to end the damaging cycle of strikes. They have stated that the government cannot go further on pay, despite the BMA's continued mandate for industrial action.

The United Kingdom===Department of Health and Social Care is responsible for the new GP contract and the allocation of £485 million in investment, including £300 million ring-fenced for recruiting additional GPs.

The United Kingdom===Department of Health and Social Care supports the pause of the Pathways clinical trial, emphasizing the safety and wellbeing of children. They have stated the trial will only proceed if deemed safe and necessary by expert advice.