Wes Streeting warns of ‘Jenga piece’ that could collapse the NHS amid flu outbreak The Health Secretary appealed directly to resident doctors The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
Experts issue warning over people forming ‘emotional bonds’ with AI chatbots Almost half of adults, 25.9 million, report feeling lonely in the UK, but experts stress AI is not the answer The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Where in the UK is most affected by the flu surge as pressure mounts on hospitals There are enough flu patients each day to fill the facilities of more than three hospital trusts The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Inquiry to be held into north-east England NHS trust after patient deaths Health secretary announces investigation into Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys trust that has seen young patients take their own lives The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
NHS bracing for worst ever winter crisis in next fortnight amid rising flu cases Hospitals treating record numbers of flu patients but worst is yet to come as medical bosses urge people to get vaccinated The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Voices: What will it take to keep resident doctors in work this winter? THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The health secretary will point to a ‘worst-case’ outbreak of flu sweeping hospital wards, a public losing sympathy with the strikes and a sensible offer on the negotiating table as he bids to steer a way through this NHS crisis The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
The UK’s pharma deal was vital – but the GSK boss is right about US dominance It would be absurd to claim the UK has suddenly become a life-sciences leader thanks to the new pricing and tariffs pact The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Super flu: Where are the hotspots in London as 'tidal wave' of virus rips through the capital Health chiefs are urging Londoners to get the flu vaccine amid fears of a virus surge ahead of Christmas Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025
‘Time running out’ to get flu jab before Christmas, UK medical chief warns The number of people in hospital in England with flu is at a record high for this time of year The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Country hit by ‘tidal wave of flu’ as masks return to hospitals IN FULL The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
US is the best place for drug companies to invest, says boss of London-based GSK Emma Walmsley’s praise for US pharmaceutical market piles pressure on UK government The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Campaigners in legal effort to suspend trial of puberty blockers in England Activists argue research could harm children but NHS adviser says study is necessary to allow families to make informed decisions The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Man remanded in custody charged in connection with mosque burning plot Connor Pollock, 38, from Ballynahinch, Co Down, appeared in court on Thursday facing three terror charges. Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025
What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show The number of people in hospital with flu remains at a record level for this time of year. Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 One in five young people now use mental health services by age 18 New research shows a fourfold increase in the numbers of young people using specialist mental health care in the last two decades
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025 NHS ‘facing worst-case scenario’ as hospital flu cases jump 55% in a week Number of people in England being treated remains at record level for this time of year with daily average of 2,660
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Wes Streeting hits out at ‘technocratic’ Labour leadership weeks after being accused of trying to oust Starmer The health secretary also appeared to warn his party’s approach left it vulnerable to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Campaigners send legal letter calling for puberty blocker trial to be stopped Researchers expect to see the first patients available for recruitment in the new year, with results expected in around four years.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Super flu – latest: Streeting says ‘terrifying’ virus surge and doctors’ strike could collapse NHS Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Should I get a flu jab this winter? What you need to know about the H3N2 ‘super’ strain New strain of virus appears to be hitting people harder and lasting for longer than expected
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Shocking numbers reveal full extent of flu wave spreading across the country Hospitals across the country have asked staff, patients and visitors to wear face masks
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 Flu cases in NHS hospitals jump 55% in one week, figures show The NHS is under strain as it tackles high flu cases, with some hospitals asking people to wear face masks.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Surge in superflu cases plunges NHS into ‘worst-case scenario’ ahead of doctors’ strikes Infections will get worse for the NHS as ‘the peak is not in sight yet’, says NHS medical director
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 Boss of drugs giant GSK declares US best place to invest Dame Emma Walmsley said the US was still leading the way for new drugs and vaccines.
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 Doctors’ strike over Christmas a different degree of risk, says Wes Streeting The Health Secretary has offered to extend the British Medical Association’s strike mandate if it calls off the action over the festive period.