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Almost 3 million have already been affected by this year’s flu. Here are the states hit the hardest

More than 127 million flu vaccine doses have been handed out this season

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

Dr Dolphin, call off these strikes

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With the NHS under pressures not seen since the once-in-a-century Covid pandemic, the BMA’s refusal to reconsider the timing of its industrial action is dangerous and wrong

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

King Charles shares ‘good news’ of reduced cancer treatment and opens up on ‘overwhelming’ diagnosis

The King gave a personal update as he urged Brits to take up screening programmes

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

Streeting warns doctors’ strikes could collapse NHS – but BMA chief insists walkouts won’t put patients at risk

Tom Dolphin says ‘the same model that has worked for all the previous strikes to keep patients safe will apply’ during next week’s planned walkout, which comes amid surging flu cases

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

What is super flu? And other questions answered

The NHS is facing severe pressure this winter as flu cases surge earlier than usual, with some calling it “super flu”. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s flu season and how to protect yourself.

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2025

Schools forced to close as teachers and children hit by flu outbreak

One school told parents it would move to remote learning due to rising flu cases

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

As NHS braces for record flu cases, is the strain active in continental Europe too?

Mutations thought to be spreading flu faster and earlier, with vaccines less effective than hoped

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025

What looks like ‘overdiagnosis’ is really a system struggling to provide continuous care

After waiting more than a year to see an NHS specialist, Sam’s assessment for ADHD took less than two hours. It happened over video, involved a short checklist and brief history, and ended with a swift decision.

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2025

Voices: ‘There were clear warnings’: Readers on the NHS ‘flunami’ crisis

YOUR VIEWS: Our community says the ‘flunami’ was inevitable – with many arguing that years of underfunding, workforce pressures and rising demand have left the NHS acutely vulnerable to any sudden spike in winter illness

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

Weight loss jabs may have hidden bone health benefit, study finds

The popular jabs may have benefits beyond slimming your waistline, experts said

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025