Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise

Health News BBC - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 18:03
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.
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Flu wave hits England's busiest A&E - hundreds of patients are arriving a day

Health News BBC - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 03:01
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.
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Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases

Health News BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 18:52
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.
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Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says

Health News BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 18:48
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
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What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

Health News BBC - Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:02
The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families.
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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

Health News BBC - Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:00
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know

Health News BBC - Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:47
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
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Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry

Health News BBC - Wed, 12/03/2025 - 04:07
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.
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Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens

Health News BBC - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 09:14
The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu.
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Flu jabs offered in pub in vaccination drive

Health News BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 09:28
Regular pop-up vaccination clinics are available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton.
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Cats became our companions much later than you think

Scientific News BBC - Thu, 11/27/2025 - 23:02
In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.
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Libraries to host community events over winter

Health News BBC - Thu, 11/27/2025 - 09:46
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
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Sugar tax extended to milk-based drinks: What you need to know

Health News BBC - Tue, 11/25/2025 - 17:33
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.
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Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff

Health News BBC - Mon, 11/24/2025 - 15:50
Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs
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'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved my life'

Health News BBC - Sun, 11/23/2025 - 10:16
Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.
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The Covid Inquiry Podcast

Health News BBC - Sat, 11/22/2025 - 10:00
Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed.
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Gove apologises after Covid report alleges 'toxic' culture

Health News BBC - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 21:42
The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions.
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Delayed action before 2020 Christmas lockdown 'inexcusable'

Health News BBC - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 09:09
Baroness Hallet says ministers failed to take "decisive action" against an "entirely foreseeable" variant.
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What's in the Covid inquiry report... in 68 seconds

Health News BBC - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 01:46
The report looks at whether lockdowns were timely and reasonable, and what impact rule-breaking at the heart of government had on public confidence.
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'Toxic' No 10 culture harmed Covid response, inquiry finds

Health News BBC - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 01:32
Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Matt Hanock are all criticised for contributing to poor Covid decision-making.
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