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NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper

Health secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demand

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

One year, 17 towns, dozens of voices: what we heard along the coast of England and Wales

Reporting from some of the poorest seaside towns revealed how young people have been left isolated – but remain resilient and full of hope

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Even minimal activity can improve health – here are the exercises you need to be doing

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The Independent UK · Jul 10

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Working from home could be harming your health, warns Chris Whitty

Professor Sir Chris Whitty said any exercise is better than none and urged those who are sedentary or working from home to become more active

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Sitting down harms health, Whitty says, as new exercise guidance published

New evidence gathered for the review shows that any activity is better than none.

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Heatwave dangers: Why Londoners are more at risk in hot weather than rest of UK

Other factors making Londoners more at risk in high temperatures could include the high cost of living in the capital, housing overcrowding and poverty

Evening Standard · Jun 23

‘Morally unreasonable’ to tackle childhood obesity with weight loss jabs, Chris Whitty says

The 2024 Health Survey for England found that 15 per cent of children aged two to 15 were living with obesity

The Independent UK · Jun 4

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Reform UK’s Makerfield candidate appeared to doubt seriousness of Covid on X

Exclusive: Robert Kenyon has been linked to vaccine scepticism and advised a person with the virus to ‘stop having boosters’

The Guardian - UK · May 26

UK junk food ad ban so diluted it may be largely ineffective, experts say

Exclusive: Report suggests only 1% of annual spend on food and drink adverts will be affected after industry lobbying

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10

The Guardian view on cancer survival rates: there is good news about healthcare amid the gloom

Editorial: Treatments continue to improve. The challenge now facing ministers is hugely unequal outcomes

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

Weight-loss jabs alone are ‘the wrong answer’ to obesity crisis, Chris Whitty says

Government’s chief medical adviser suggests curbing junk food ads and making food healthier instead

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Weight-loss drugs alone will not solve UK’s obesity crisis, says Chris Whitty

Chief medical adviser warns of side-effects and calls for action on junk food advertising and making food healthier

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

Sir Chris Whitty warns ‘too many’ non-experts involved in puberty blocker debate

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and Harry Potter author JK Rowling have expressed concern over a trial going ahead.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Sir Chris Whitty says ‘too many’ non-experts involved in puberty blocker debate

Kemi Badenoch and JK Rowling have expressed concern over a trial going ahead

The Independent UK · Mar 5

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The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Chris Whitty delivers health warning ahead of winter

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The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Chris Whitty on the infections we should take ‘much more seriously’

England’s chief medical officer said older people are ‘under-served’ when it comes to care and research

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Preventing infections in older people is hit and miss, says England’s chief medic

Chris Whitty contrasts systematic approach in children and calls for more research into managing infections in elderly

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

Nearly 6,000 Londoners died due to Covid within weeks after 'deadly delay' in ordering lockdown

Boris Johnson’s government was slammed by the Covid Inquiry for its ‘chaos’ and the ‘toxic’ culture in No10

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International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025

Is Nicki Minaj Spreading Fake News at the UN? Fact-Checking Rapper's Extremism Claims Against Christians in Nigeria

Rapper Nicki Minaj addressed alleged religious persecution in Nigeria during her emotional speech at the UN Headquarters.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

Assisted dying: England’s chief medic warns against complex bureaucracy

The Bill is due back before the whole House of Lords for wider committee scrutiny next week.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

Government could have been ‘more liberal’ on outdoor time during Covid – Whitty

Professor Sir Chris Whitty was being asked about the impact of the pandemic on children and young people.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Vaping impact to be studied

Experts are going to examine 200 former smokers, with half switching to vapes as a quit aid.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

Call for plain packaging for vapes to reduce use by teenagers

A ban on disposable vapes was introduced earlier this year, with experts saying the move would help reduce the number of children who vape.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

Chris Whitty says culture-war coverage of cycling could harm nation’s health

Chief medical officer for England urges people to set media cliches aside to focus on health benefits of physical activity

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025

Twelve of England’s regional mayors back plan for ‘national active travel network’

Exclusive: Unprecedented move to focus initially on helping children to walk, cycle or scoot to school safely

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