The NHS is facing its worst December for flu admissions since 2021 as health leaders warn of a flood of cases worsened by family gatherings in the lead-up to Christmas.
The fresh NHS figures, which show hospital admissions for flu cases in England jumped by more than 40 per cent in a week, come as some hospitals in Wales urge people to stay away, while the broader system faces mounting pressures that include a lack of emergency beds and ambulance services.
