Update from GOV.UK for: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

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	Update from GOV.​UK for: News and communications Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England Page summary: Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public. Change made: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at the following premises on 25 October 2025 at premises near Bedale, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire (AIV2025/68) and a second premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV2025/69).A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding each of the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Burscough, West Lancashire, Lancashire (AIV2025/66) on 24 October 2025. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises. Time updated: 8:32pm, 25 October 2025 Why am I getting this email? You asked GOV.​UK to send you an email each time we add or update a page about: News and communications Unsubscribe Change your email preferences