8 h. ago UKHSA urges people to take four steps to protect from flu around Christmas

Flu cases have stabilised but it’s too early to say if the peak is behind us yet, as experts issue warnings for Christmas gatherings

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27 h. ago Children 'requesting armed officers' ahead of Hanukkah celebrations, GMP chief says

There have been reports of people in Manchester 'celebrating' the mass shooting of Jewish people at Bondi Beach, Sir Stephen Watson said

Events

50 h. ago Does the flu vaccine protect against 'subclade K' super flu?

A mutated H3N2 virus is circulating this flu season, but how effective is the jab against it?

Politics

68 h. ago ‘Bank of mum and dad’ funding multiple moves up property ladder, survey finds

Family members and friends are often helping to fund people’s steps up the property ladder, a survey indicates.

Economics

3 d. ago Super flu: Get the vaccine to protect grandma and grandad at Christmas, says London chief nurse

Having the jab could be the ‘one of the greatest Christmas gift’ if it means not passing flu to a loved one, says top nurse Karen Bonner

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4 d. ago The truth about the ‘super flu’ and the severity of this flu season

Here’s what you need to know about this year’s flu season and how to protect yourself

Politics

5 d. ago I tried the walking method that offers ‘10 times the benefits’ of walking 10,000 steps per day

Movement in any form can benefit your health, says senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore. But can this latest walking trend help time-poor people step up their exercise plans?

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5 d. ago How you could make FREE £1,000 for Christmas next year as bank warns ‘millions are missing out’

MILLIONS of people are being urged to take a simple step in January to earn them £1,000 for FREE ahead of next Christmas. Yorkshire Building Society warned savers are "missing out" on free money by keeping large chunks of cash in current accounts. It said there are more than 12million current accounts open which are...

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7 d. ago Hospice announces new measures to protect patients during region's flu outbreak

The new measures came into force on Wednesday and come on the back of advice earlier this week by Public Health Scotland.

Science

7 d. ago Three ways to stay well or speed up recovery without splashing out as flu season hits

FLU season has started early with cases rising around the country. Here are some ways you can stay well or speed up your recovery without hurting your bank balance . . . GET JABBED: The flu vaccine will help protect you from becoming seriously unwell. The sooner you have it during winter, the more you will benefit from...

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8 d. ago Q&A: As mutant 'super flu' sparks NHS meltdown with hospital 'critical incidents' and mask mandates, why is flu worse than ever before? Should I still get a jab? And what are the key symptoms?

With concerns rising by the day, here's everything you need to know about the mutant flu-and how to protect yourself from the virus.

Science

8 d. ago What is causing the surge in flu cases – and how to protect yourself

There is one factor likely to be behind the spike in people catching flu this year

Politics

8 d. ago Will Australia’s social media ban survive a high court challenge from two teenagers? Most likely – here’s why | Luke Beck

The under-16s ban is a pragmatic first step in trying to reduce the potential harm on young people of addictive products. It is not undermining the democratic processGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA constitutional challenge is pending against the government’s under-16 social media account ban. The case argues that the law contravenes the implied freedom of political communication. It is likely to fail.Two 15-year-olds, Noah Jones and Macy Neyland, backed by the Digital Freedom Project advocacy group will argue that the law is unconstitutional because it impermissibly burdens the implied freedom of political communication. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago British public urged to wear face masks again in UKHSA's flu H3N2 strain update

People are being encouraged to consider wearing a face mask as NHS battles "unprecedented flu wave"

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9 d. ago Why so many people are getting the flu – and how to protect yourself

About 20% more people will be infected this flu season than experts would normally expect

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9 d. ago UKHSA 'do not visit loved ones' alert as people urged to stop 'outbreaks'

'You should stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop'

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1 week ago I'm a pharmacist, this is how to protect yourself against the mutant flu sweeping the UK... right NOW

Health leaders believe the UK could face its worst flu season to date - with some hospitals already declaring critical incidents, imposing face mask rules and banning visitors.

Politics

1 week 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

1 week ago Flu season is here. Here’s how to protect yourself from getting sick

There are concerns that the UK may be on track for one of its worst flu seasons ever

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1 week ago 'Help protect yourself': Warning to those eligible for the flu jab as cases more than double

Hospital admissions for the flu have increased by 70% in one week 🚨

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