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 · Dec 26, 2025
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 · Dec 25, 2025
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 · Dec 25, 2025
Christmas day weather warnings issued as events cancelled across UK The warning is in place from 4am until midnight The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025
Wind and cold weather warnings to come into force on Christmas Day Forecasters have said a white Christmas is unlikely. Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025
Flu hospital admissions fall as health officials warn virus ‘still with us’ Admission rates remain highest among people aged 85 and over. Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025
Cold health alert issued for Christmas Day The alert runs from 6pm on Christmas Day to 12pm on December 27 for south-west England. Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025
Cold health alert issued for Christmas Day as temperatures fall The alert runs from 6pm on Christmas Day to 12pm on December 27 The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
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. International Business Times UK · Dec 22, 2025
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. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025
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. International Business Times UK · Dec 14, 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
‘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
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
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 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
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 Should people wear a mask in public if they feel unwell with flu? With NHS and No 10 advice differing, we look at best practice for flu prevention and protection
International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025 H3N2 Flu Virus Mutated Seven Times This Summer, Experts Warn of Strain 'Unlike Anything Seen in Years' UK experts warn a rapidly mutated H3N2 subclade is driving rising hospitalisations across England, prompting calls for vaccination and renewed vigilance.
International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025 New 'Mutant' H3N2 Flu Strain Sends Hospital Admissions Soaring — Are You at Risk? A new 'mutant' H3N2 K-strain flu is driving UK hospital admissions to record levels. Here's what makes it different, the symptoms to watch, and who is most at risk this winter.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 Everything you need to know about the 'super flu' sweeping the nation What is the new flu strain, and what are the best ways of avoiding catching it?
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Is this winter’s super flu worse than before and should you get a vaccine? This year’s flu season started earlier with a new strain currently dominating cases
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 Wear a mask in public spaces to tackle ‘tidal wave’ of flu, NHS leader says Children being at school and warm and wet conditions are ‘perfect’ for spreading flu, Daniel Elkeles said.
International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025 New Mpox Strain in England: Symptoms, Signs and Risks Explained as Fears Grow This Variant May Silently Spread UKHSA confirms a new mpox strain in England. Learn the symptoms, signs and risks as experts assess whether the recombinant variant could spread undetected.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025 England health officials identify newly evolved variant of mpox Virus caught by person who travelled to Asia combines more severe form of mpox with less virulent type
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 Wear a face mask if unwell to help stem flu ‘tidal wave’, say health officials This year’s flu season started earlier than usual and is yet to reach a peak
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 Britons hit by coldest night of the season as temperatures plunge to -11C Temperatures dropped to -11.7C as amber cold weather health alerts remain in place across parts of northern England