Flu cases at record high for time of year as NHS warns of 'unprecedented' outbreak
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:22:32 GMT
An average of 1,700 patients were in hospital in England with flu last week - more than 50% higher than the same period last year, figures show.
Streeting orders review into rising demand for mental health and ADHD services
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:40:08 GMT
The review will look at increased pressure on the NHS and whether there is any evidence of over-diagnosis.
'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sites
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:52:31 GMT
Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.
Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:10:10 GMT
The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.
'Australia will have to admit he's a great' - how Root hit elusive century
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:39:03 GMT
Joe Root ends his long wait for a Test century in Australia by reaching three figures on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Police officer sacked for groping colleagues at party
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:17:06 GMT
A misconduct panel says PC Pamela Pritchard breached the force's standards of behaviour.
UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:22:57 GMT
The partnership aims to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say face increased threat from Moscow.
Man accused of driving synagogue attacker to UK defence site charged with terror offences
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:30:48 GMT
Greater Manchester Police confirms the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie.
Crypto investor donates record £9m to Reform UK
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:05:15 GMT
The sum from Christopher Harborne is the largest ever single donation by a living person to a British political party.
Henry Zeffman: PM says he wants a closer relationship with the EU – how far does he want to go?
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:10:34 GMT
This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.
