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London’s Chief Nurse called for people in the capital to come forward to get the vaccine against super flu ripping through the city so more than two million have had the jab by Christmas. Some 1.87 million Londoners had had the flu jab as of December 7, up from just over 1.8 million on November 30, 1.7 million on November 23, and slightly more than 1.6 million on November 16.more

In a televised address on Friday evening, British monarch Charles III stated that thanks to early diagnosis and following his doctors' recommendations, his cancer treatment plan could be completed in 2026.more

Mental health problems among young people are on the rise worldwide, according to researchers from the University of Edinburgh. In the UK, one in five young people now consult a mental health professional. This represents a four-fold increase in two decades.more

An NHS leader who said people with flu symptoms “must wear” a face mask in public risks causing “confusion” among the public over official guidance on how to fight the virus, health experts have warned.more

Almost one in five patients in UK emergency departments are being cared for in corridors and waiting rooms at any one time, a study suggests. Experts said the findings show that the “shameful practice of corridor care is endemic”.more

Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for servicesmore

A new strain of mpox, previously called monkeypox, has been detected in a person in England, say UK health officials. The virus is a mix of two major types of the mpox virus, and was found in someone who recently returned from travelling in Asia. Officials say they are still assessing the significance of the new strain.more

New tests have revealed the fruit and vegetables most affected by potentially cancer-linked pesticide mixtures. Using data released by the government last month, the Pesticide Action Network (Pan) UK found 12 food items were at risk of a “cocktail effect”, meaning several pesticides mixed together increase the toxicity level of the chemicals.more

NHS bosses fear this is the worst flu season in recent years, as flu cases and hospitalisations rise in time for Christmas across the North West. The number of people hospitalized with flu has increased by 56% over the past week, compared with the same period in 2024.more

The government is set to craft a new strategy to reduce the number of 'forever chemicals' polluting the environment. Labour's updated Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) 2025, published on Monday, sets out over 90 commitments to improve the quality of England's natural environment, air and water.more

The number of 999 calls in London has risen over the past week, with London Ambulance Service (LAS) reporting its three busiest days of 2025 in a row. The service said the 20% increase included more calls from people with breathing difficulties due to viral infections and respiratory illnesses such as the flu.more

Resident doctors in England have announced new strike dates, following the continuing failure of the Government to make a credible offer on jobs or pay. The strike will run from 7am on 17th December to 7am on 22nd December. more

The US authorities announced yesterday that British pharmaceutical products would be exempt from existing and future tariffs. Under the agreement, the British health service is to allocate more money to the purchase of innovative medicines.more

Pre-packaged milkshakes and coffees that are high in sugar will be hit with an extra tax from 2028, after the health secretary announced he was extending the tax on fizzy drinks to include milk-based products.more

A “next generation” immunotherapy treatment that has the potential to cure leukaemia has been given NHS approval. The treatment, known as Obe-cel, is a type of cell therapy developed in the UK and works by genetically modifying cells to enable the body’s own immune system to recognise and attack cancer.more

More than 100,000 Norwegians suffer from work-related anxiety, reports the International Journal of Stress Management. Among the main factors that cause work-related anxiety are bullying, work-life conflict, and a lack of autonomy in performing tasks.more

A damning report published on Thursday claimed there was "a toxic and chaotic culture at the centre of the UK government during the pandemic", affecting decision-making.more

Up to 50,000 nurses could quit the UK over the government’s immigration proposals, plunging the NHS into its biggest ever workforce crisis, research suggests.more

Women in Poland live on average 3.7 years longer than men in good health. In 2024, healthy life expectancy at birth was 61.6 years for men and 65.3 years for women, according to the Central Statistical Office.more

More than half of adult Americans are unaware that drinking alcohol increases the risk of cancer, according to a study by researchers at the University of Texas. What is more, those who drink regularly are the least aware of this risk.more

Flu strikes every winter, but this year something seems to be different. A seasonal flu virus suddenly mutated in the summer. It appears to evade some of our immunity, has kick-started a flu season more than a month early, and is a type of flu that history suggests is more severe.more

Thousands of NHS staff redundancies in England will now go ahead after a deal was reached with the Treasury to allow the health service to overspend this year to cover the cost of pay-offs.more

Plans have been unveiled for a new free dental surgery in East London that could treat more than 5,000 patients in one of the UK’s worst-affected areas for oral health. A new, free dentist surgery could open in Barking town centre if council leaders approve funding this week.more

Offshore Energies UK will from November 2026 require offshore staff to weigh a maximum of 124kg.more

For the first time in Great Britain, there are more over-16s using vapes or e-cigarettes than smoking cigarettes, according to the Office for National Statistics. Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally, compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, an ONS survey for 2024 suggests.more