UK: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

26 December 2025 (further update)

Following further testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV 2025/136 previously AIV SOS 2025/04). The 3km temporary control zone A and 10km temporary control zone B have been revoked and replaced by a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone surrounding the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

26 December 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was suspected in commercial poultry on 26 December 2025 at a premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV SOS 2025/04).

A 3km temporary control zone A and a 10km temporary control zone B have been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.