26 h. ago NHS has ‘no treatments proven to work’ against horror super flu sweeping across England

Scientists say H3N1 flu strain seems to be worse for the elderly as they launch a trial to prove which drugs work for patients hospitalised with severe inluenza

Economics

28 h. ago Health Secretary issues verdict on 'mask mandate' as super flu sweeps UK

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has issued an update after calls for an NHS 'mask mandate'

Society

28 h. ago People living with one condition 'uniquely vulnerable' to super flu, scientist warns

A H3N2 virus - dubbed 'super flu' - is sweeping hospitals in England - and people with one health condition may be more at risk

Events

29 h. ago Why everyone should pay for a private flu jab now as 'super flu' sweeps UK

Flu experts have urged healthy people to get a flu vaccine from their local pharmacy

Economics

3 d. ago Doctors strike to go ahead despite super flu sweeping through London

The British Medical Association (BMA) confirmed its members will down tools between December 17 and December 22, despite a strain of super-flu sweeping through the country

Events

4 d. ago Britain facing 'tsunami of flu' as NHS in 'most precarious position since pandemic'

Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns of super flu 'tsunami' and issues direct appeal to NHS doctors - warning that a strike is 'choosing to put lives at risk this Christmas'

Events

7 d. ago Is it time to mask up? As mutant flu outbreak threatens to cripple the NHS, leading experts give their verdict

As cases of the super flu sweep across Britain and hospitals declare critical incidents, experts declare that more people need to wear masks

Science

7 d. ago 'Risk' warning as record levels of people in hospital with flu

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has issued a warning

Events

9 d. ago 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?

Politics

2 w. ago Ministers order review of ADHD and autism diagnosis amid alarm that MILLIONS of people are on benefits with 'medicalised normal life stresses'

The Health Secretary said the issue needed to be looked at through a 'strictly clinical lens' as he and fellow ministers look to tackle Britain's ballooning welfare bill.

Politics

2 w. ago Virologists warn a 'super flu' is sweeping UK after Laura Woods blamed 'virus' for fainting live on air 

A troublesome mutant strain of the flu is believed to be more infectious and leading to more severe illness and hospital admissions than last year.

Events

2 w. ago How a super flu virus is sweeping Britain and threatens to ruin Christmas

A troublesome mutant strain of the flu is believed to be more infectious and leading to more severe illness and hospital admissions than last year.

Events

2 w. ago Wes Streeting slams Vladimir Putin over 'ready' for war threat

The Health Secretary called out the Russian dictator after he issued a warning that Europe wanted to wage a war with Moscow his country would be 'ready right away'

Events

3 w. ago UK Christmas turkey shortage fears as 'super strain' bird flu sweeps farms

The UK is facing a Christmas turkey shortage as a 'super strain' of bird flu sweeps through farms, with retailers warning of empty shelves in butchers and supermarkets

Politics