3 h. ago Anger as health chiefs say sick should wear masks to beat 'superflu' outbreak sweeping across Britain

No 10 backed the call, but Kemi Badenoch warned such measures risked reigniting the 'trauma' of Covid and Nigel Farage declared it 'nonsense'.

Science

8 h. ago NHS staff in Greater Manchester told to wear face masks due to virus outbreaks

It comes as flu levels continue to rise across the region

Sport

12 h. ago Government responds to 'wear a mask' alert as 'nasty' strain of flu sweeps UK

An NHS leader said anyone with cold or flu symptoms 'must wear a mask' in public spaces

Politics

12 h. ago Kemi Badenoch urges 'common sense' after No 10 backs calls for people to wear face masks in public amid 'tidal wave' of superflu cases

Calls for the return of face masks caused a political row today after an NHS leader said Britons experiencing flu or cold symptoms should wear one in public places.

Politics

12 h. ago England flu hotspots mapped: See areas worst hit by 'mutant strain'

Flu cases are surging across England with people being urged to go back to wearing face masks if have symptoms – and below a map highlights the worst affected hospitals in the country

Events

13 h. ago Brits urged to consider wearing face masks after horror superflu outbreak hits UK

The boss of NHS Providers, Daniel Elkeles, says people should wear a face mask if they start getting the ‘sniffles’ or other fly symptoms - as the Government backs the move

Events

14 h. ago Downing Street gives update on masks and school closures in flu outbreak

A number of schools have closed, an NHS leader says people should wear masks and the UKHSA is urging everyone to get jabbed

Science

14 h. ago NHS boss tells public to 'wear a mask' amid urgent UK warning

Health chiefs have told people to wear a mask in public as a 'very nasty' strain of flu circulates

Events

15 h. ago Brits urged to check key passport detail by HMPO before any booked holidays

Even if your passport appears to be valid, it may still be insufficient for entry into some countries

Politics

15 h. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should face masks be mandatory in indoor public spaces during 'superflu' outbreak?

Britons should wear a face mask on public transport if they are coughing and sneezing but are still well enough to go to work, NHS Providers boss Daniel Elkeles said today.

Science

16 h. ago 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.

Politics

16 h. ago UN issues urgent warning to Britain and Mauritius over Chagos Island deal

A United Nations committee has urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify a proposed agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands, warning it risks perpetuating long-standing violations of the Chagossian people's rights.

Events

17 h. ago Superflu spreads across Europe: UK hospitals declare critical incidents and schools shut, cases surge in France and demand for face mask and medicine skyrockets in Spain

Daniel Elkeles, boss of NHS Providers, said Britons should start wearing a face mask on public transport and in offices if they are coughing and sneezing but are well enough to go to work.

Science

18 h. ago Wear a mask on the Tube if you're unwell: NHS chief warns Londoners as superflu 'tidal wave' sweeps capital

Daniel Elkeles, head of NHS Providers which represents hospitals, told of a ‘tidal wave’ of flu sweeping through the capital and other parts of Britain

Events

23 h. ago How does Storm Bram get its name? Met Office offers explanation and how Brits can help choose

The public can help submit names for the official storm list, the Met Office has explained, with Britons urged to submit suggestions every year that fall within their criteria

Events

27 h. ago Pharmacist explain why it's a DANGEROUS idea to quit fat jabs over Christmas, as new study finds nearly half will take a break 'to enjoy themselves' before restarting in 2026

A pharmacist has urged Britons not to temporarily stop taking weight loss jabs over Christmas -because it can cause serious side effects when you go back on them.

Politics

28 h. ago Urgent warning to Brits over BALLOONS sold online that contain six times the legal limit of cancer

Balloons bought from online marketplaces such as eBay and AliExpress contain toxic cancer-causing chemicals, reveals an investigation by consumer champion Which?

Events

29 h. ago UK should boost tourism in offshore tax havens, says government adviser

Margaret Hodge urges Britain to help its overseas territories in return for them implementing financial transparency rules

Politics

38 h. ago Mutant ‘superflu’ collides with 2 horror winter bugs in ‘triple whammy’ surge – as schools shut and NHS swamped

SCHOOLS are shutting and hospitals are reinstating Covid-style measures as 'superflu' and two other winter bugs tear through communities, leaving hundreds of pupils off sick. Headteachers across the UK warn soaring sickness rates feel like “being back in Covid times”, with some even cutting singing in assemblies to curb the spread of illness. It comes...

Events

40 h. ago Mutant 'superflu' outbreak: Schools shut down, London hospitalisations triple and people are told to wear masks as 100 cruise passengers are struck down with norovirus

Headteachers across the UK have warned escalating sickness rates are causing alarm with some even reducing singing in assemblies to cut the spread of illness.

Science