Adenovirus vs. Flu: How to Tell the Difference This Season Learn how to distinguish adenovirus from flu this season. Spot key symptoms, risks, and prevention tips to stay protected. International Business Times UK · Dec 25, 2025
Midwife leading Nottingham maternity inquiry charging NHS up to £26,000 a month Exclusive: Donna Ockenden paid highly for advice in relation to the biggest review of maternity failings in NHS history The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
‘I was told I had seven years to live after being diagnosed with HIV – 25 years later I am thriving’ Campaigners warn a quarter of people who are more likely to develop HIV need better access to preventative drugs The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
Am I more at risk of cervical cancer if I get HPV? HPV is often considered a taboo subject. The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
Making this small change to your daily tea can reduce diabetes risk, says NHS GP ‘Habits can be changed, our bodies can get used to these things quite quickly, and small changes can make a big difference over time,’ says Dr Radha Modgil. The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
Keep the colds away - 12 easy ways to stay well this party season These tips and tricks will keep you healthy this season. After all, prevention is better than cure... Woman & Home · Dec 24, 2025
Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’ Medics say the flu virus can cause very serious infections with lifelong implications for children, and especially infants. Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025
One demographic urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’ Leading medical bodies representing more than 90,000 health professionals have issued an urgent plea The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
Officials warn against using AI chatbots when seeking mental health support ‘During the festive period, I know Christmas can affect mental health in lots of different ways’ The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
People in poorest areas of England ‘more likely to need emergency care for lung conditions’ Analysis finds those from most deprived backgrounds almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory conditions The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025
Young care leavers in England to get free prescriptions, dental and eye services Those under-25 to receive help while a pilot will trial paid internships in NHS and a guaranteed interview scheme The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025
Let me tell you the good things the government has done in 2025 – because it certainly won’t It’s all there: more apprenticeships, more rights for workers and renters – and most of all, a focus on children. What a shame Labour wavers about saying so, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025
NHS England tech provider reveals data breach - DXS International hit by ransomware DXS International was hit by ransomware, but we don't know if any files were stolen. TechRadar · Dec 22, 2025
MPs question UK Palantir contracts after investigation reveals security concerns Journalists find Swiss government rejected company over fears US intelligence might gain access to sensitive data The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025 From classroom to career: how Southampton Solent University prepares students for the real world The latest equipment, top-class facilities, and experience with local sports clubs and industry, mean Solent students won’t be overawed when they join the workplace
Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025 Streeting says he wants to avoid strikes next year as doctors return to work It comes as the British Medical Association said it is ‘keen to engage’ with the Health Secretary, but called for ‘less name-calling’ in 2026.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025 Resident doctors say they will resume talks to avoid further strikes with ‘can-do spirit’ BMA calls on Wes Streeting to be equally positive and says 11th-hour talks before five-day stoppage came too late but were encouraging
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025 Doctors tell Wes Streeting there must be ‘less name-calling and more deal-making’ to avoid strikes in 2026 Health secretary has called resident doctors’ union the British Medical Association (BMA) ‘self-indulgent’
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Streeting faces criticism as he appears to back joining customs union with EU Opposition parties accused Wes Streeting of putting ‘political pitch-making’ above his role as Health Secretary.
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025 Streeting’s call to rejoin EU customs union is ‘early shot’ in possible leadership challenge, Labour MP says The move comes amid speculation that Wes Streeting wants to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025 There is still work to do to fix the NHS THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: For all the signs that the government is having a positive effect on the NHS, the British Medical Association is proving a considerable thorn in its side
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025 The Guardian view on gene editing: breakthroughs need a new social contract Editorial: Cutting-edge therapies exist, but the market cannot deliver them cheaply. Britain must build NHS capacity so that cures become collective goods, not expensive products
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025 Streeting urges closer trading ties with Europe to grow UK economy Health secretary’s comments push further than government’s position on EU in wide-ranging interview
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025 Streeting ‘worried’ about NHS recovery after resident doctors’ strike Resident doctors went on strike on Wednesday after members of the BMA rejected a fresh offer from the government
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025 NHS to trial potentially life-saving treatment for deadly liver disease Acute-on-chronic liver failure will be treated with device that cleans patients’ blood corrupted by toxins