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The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

New Year’s Eve revellers warned over chilly temperatures at fireworks displays

Meteorologist Simon Partridge said it will be ‘cold regardless of where you are’ as 2026 begins.

Evening Standard

Carbon monoxide – the hidden ‘killer’ of the fuel poverty crisis

Exclusive: Households living in cold and damp homes are twice as likely to report experiencing dangerous levels of carbon monoxide

The Independent UK

Snow, ice and potential gale-force winds forecast at start of new year

A yellow weather warning has been issued for large parts of Scotland, but temperatures are expected to fall elsewhere too.

Evening Standard

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Snow map: Where wintry showers and ice will hit UK after Met Office weather warning

Met Office warns frequent and heavy snow showers may lead to travel disruption

The Independent UK

Snow forecast for London this weekend as temperatures plunge below freezing

London can expect snow showers a few days into the new year, according to BBC Weather

Evening Standard

Heavy snow showers on way in parts of UK as weather warning issued by Met Office

A yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on New Year’s Day until midnight on January 2.

The Independent UK

UK weather: Heavy snow to fall on New Year's Day as Met Office issues warning

A yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on New Year’s Day until midnight on January 2

Evening Standard

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UK set for cold start to 2026 with amber health alert issued

Amber alerts are in place as temperatures are set to plunge

The Independent UK

‘Rise in deaths’ predicted as amber cold health alerts issued in northern England

UKHSA warns vulnerable and elderly people may be at risk with temperatures to drop severely overnight

The Guardian - UK

Cold temperatures set to continue with health alert in force

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health alert which lasts until noon on December 27 for south-west England.

Evening Standard

Cold health alert warns of risk to life as frost hits parts of UK

The alert is in place until noon on 27 December

The Independent UK

Met Office warns of cold, windy weather but white Christmas ‘highly unlikely’

No snow confirmed by 8am on Thursday but yellow weather warning for wind issued for south-west England and much of Wales

The Guardian - UK

Wind and cold weather warnings due but no white Christmas for UK

Low temperatures are likely to have minor impacts on health and social care services.

Evening Standard

Christmas day weather warnings issued as events cancelled across UK

The warning is in place from 4am until midnight

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Wind and cold weather warnings to come into force on Christmas Day

Forecasters have said a white Christmas is unlikely.

Evening Standard

Flu hospital admissions fall as health officials warn virus ‘still with us’

Admission rates remain highest among people aged 85 and over.

The Independent UK

Cold health alert issued for Christmas Day as temperatures fall

The alert runs from 6pm on Christmas Day to 12pm on December 27

Evening Standard

Cold health alert issued for Christmas Day

The alert runs from 6pm on Christmas Day to 12pm on December 27 for south-west England.

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Mystery Disease Sweeps Globe as Doctors Warn of Fast-Spreading Throat Virus With No Direct Treatment

Doctors say the fast-spreading throat illness is likely adenovirus, causing severe sore throats and fatigue, with treatment focused on rest, fluids and symptom relief.

Evening Standard

Streeting ‘wants to end dispute with resident doctors’ with talks in new year

Resident doctors in England have entered the second day of strike action due to a bitter dispute with the Government over jobs and pay.

International Business Times UK

Super Flu Virus Surge: Why Hospitalisations Are Soaring and What UK Residents Must Know This Winter Season

The UK is facing a severe 'super flu' surge that has driven hospital admissions up by 55%, placing extreme pressure on the NHS and prompting urgent calls for vaccination and preventive measures.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

‘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

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 Guardian - UK

Health experts criticise NHS chief’s remarks that people with flu symptoms ‘must wear face masks’

Exclusive: Experts warn mixed messaging from Daniel Elkeles causes confusion and could undermine public faith in official guidance

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