12 h. ago Tories demand sacking of NHS Fife chief executive after Sandie Peggie tribunal

The Scottish Conservatives challenged Holyrood Health Secretary Neil Gray to dismiss NHS Fife chief executive Carol Potter.

Events

13 h. ago SNP health secretary told to sack NHS Fife chief executive over Sandie Peggie ruling

Carol Potter is due to take early retirement next summer - but MSPs say government ministers should step in and sack her.

Society

13 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

13 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

15 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

16 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

17 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

17 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

20 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

22 h. ago Vicarages in London to be hit by 'mansion tax,' warns Bishop with parishes unable to pay new levy

Parliament told that vicarages in the capital which are not ‘large and luxurious’ will be caught by new tax on properties worth over £2 million

Events

27 h. ago Doctors are urged to call off strike as NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning after London hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

Medical leaders have pleaded with junior doctors to 'end their painful' strikes amid safety fears as it could clash with the worst outbreak in decades.

Events

34 h. ago NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning after London hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

The health service said it is 'bracing for an unprecedented flu wave this winter' with thrice as many Londoners being hospitalised in comparison to last year.

Events

38 h. ago 'Superflu' hitting London with biggest wave ever, warn NHS chiefs as they urge people to get vaccinated

They stressed there is ‘no peak yet in sight’ as the virus sweeps through the capital

Events

40 h. ago Vicars in London to be hit by 'mansion tax,' warns Bishop with parishes unable to pay new levy

Parliament told that vicarages in the capital which are not ‘large and luxurious’ will be caught by new tax on properties worth over £2 million

Events

41 h. ago UK weather: Storm Bram sparks eight Met Office warnings as London temperature hits balmy 15C

Twelve flood warnings were in place across England early on Monday morning

Events

44 h. ago Tower Hamlets: ‘Significant weaknesses’ exposed at London council controlled by Lutfur Rahman’s Aspire party

East London council risks being stuck in ‘cycle’ of government intervention, auditors warn

Politics

45 h. ago Ten 'significant weaknesses' in how Tower Hamlets run laid bare as 'urgent action' needed

London council risks being stuck in ‘cycle’ of government intervention, auditors warn

Politics

60 h. ago Wilfried Nancy washed out on Celtic debut as Hearts title wave sweeps league leaders clear – 5 talking points

The table toppers stunned a rain-soaked Celtic Park with an 2-1 win move three points clear at the Premiership summit

Politics

68 h. ago London airport issues warning as 'you may be denied boarding'

Rules are in place across more than 20 UK airports

Events

3 d. ago Heathrow expansion will harm London's climate, noise levels and air quality

Heathrow expansion will harm London's climate, noise levels and air quality - Government warned  MyLondon

Society