Is this London's new Covid hotspot? High level of positive tests sparks warning Figures have circulated appearing to show one north London borough has become a coronavirus hotspot Evening Standard · Oct 26
Thousands died from cold weather in England last winter as UKHSA issues ‘serious risk to health’ warning UKHSA said deaths linked to cold weather occurred in care homes, hospitals and people’s own homes The Independent UK · Oct 22
Civil Servant Five Jobs Fraud Trial: UK worker allegedly held 5 govt roles TOI correspondent from London: A British Bangladeshi civil servant is on trial in the UK accused of fraudulently taking on five full-time govt jobs at the same time which he juggled by taking sick leave and working remotely without switching his camera on.Kashim Chowdhury (55) of Whitechapel, East London, is… The Times of India · Oct 16
Older people urged to get flu jabs after 4,000 deaths recorded last winter RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can be fatal in older people Evening Standard · Oct 15
Older Brits urged to get flu vaccine after nearly 4,000 deaths in England last winter Figures from the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) annual report suggest excess deaths from flu were 3,798 last winter The Independent UK · Oct 15
UK COVID Cases Rise as XFG 'American Covid' Variant Spreads in Hospitals COVID-19 activity is increasing in the UK as the XFG variant circulates, but UKHSA says there is no evidence it causes more severe illness or that compulsory isolation has returned. International Business Times UK · Oct 14
Early flu season: why you should get your jab sooner this year Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows more flu activity in September than in the same month of the past four years. However, flu is still circulating at relatively low levels in the community. If cases continue to rise over the coming weeks, this would suggest the flu… The Conversation · Oct 14
Civil servant used ‘remote working and sick leave’ to juggle several jobs, court hears The court heard that at one point, Kashim Chowdhury was contracted to work 183 hours a week across five roles The Independent UK · Oct 13
Civil servant ‘secretly worked five jobs raking in £350,000 by exploiting WFH' Kashim Chowdhury is accused of lying about his employment status to get a string of overlapping full-time roles Evening Standard · Oct 13
Experts issue flu advice after hospital cases at highest autumn level for years Figures from September have been higher than the same period for the last four years The Independent UK · Oct 12
Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say UK Health Security Agency notes above-average activity and urges at-risk groups to get vaccinated The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
‘I could have died from meningitis before my first week of university – how to tell it’s not just freshers’ flu’ As the new university year begins, Sofia Mattacola Westley has urged students to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis The Independent UK · Oct 11
Sexually Transmitted Diarrhoea Superbug 'Close to Untreatable' Is Fuelled by Drugs for Other STIs Drug-resistant Shigella is spreading through sex while the antibiotics taken for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and HIV prevention quietly drive the resistance that makes it harder to treat. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
London flu alert: 'Get jabs', say NHS chiefs as cases soar to 'ominous' autumn high Health chief warns hospital admissions for flu are at ‘highest level’ she can recall for this time of year Evening Standard · Oct 9
International Business Times UK · Oct 9 Sexually Transmitted Bloody Diarrhoea Now 'Endemic' Among Some Gay and Bisexual Men, Scientists Warn Shigella diagnoses in England rose by about 10 per cent in 2025, with researchers warning of continued sexual transmission among some networks and high levels of antibiotic resistance.
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Shigella Can Spread Through Sex and Drug-Resistant Strains Are Making Severe Infections Harder to Treat Shigella can spread through sexual contact as well as contaminated food and water. UK surveillance shows high resistance levels in sexually linked isolates, raising concern over treatment options.
The Independent UK · Oct 8 Health officials warn England could face an early flu season While levels of flu are currently low, figures from September have been higher than the same period for the last four years
Evening Standard · Oct 8 What is the XFG Covid variant? Symptoms explained as cases rise in London Numbers of Covid cases and hospitalisations have increased sharply in London in recent weeks
The Independent UK · Oct 6 UKHSA issues UK plague risk update after Russian laboratory worker’s death The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed it is seeking further information on the case
The Independent UK · Oct 6 What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases rise More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Hepatitis A alert issued to UK primary schools after new cases confirmed UKHSA working with primary schools in Newcastle after cases identified
The Independent UK · Oct 2 ‘American Covid’ strain sees resurgence in England as hospitalisations rise Experts have said the rise in Covid-19 levels is not unusual, but have urged vulnerable people to get vaccinated
The Independent UK · Oct 1 Urgent warning as hundreds of thousands fail to get meningitis jabs amid fears of more deadly outbreaks An outbreak in Kent earlier this year was the largest and fastest-growing seen in the UK
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Instagram famous doctor says NHS staff should make social media content to debunk misinformation Dr Parker said she would ‘love’ content creation to be part of her job
The Conversation · Sep 23 Homeless people can now get free flu jabs – but will this initiative actually reach them? From the start of October, people sleeping rough or staying in homeless hostels and night shelters in England can get a free flu vaccine for the first time. But will the jab reach those who need it?