A surge in severe flu has filled paediatric ICUs, forcing cancellation of children’s elective operations. Medics warn delays could turn routine cases urgent. The row between doctors’ leaders and Wes Streeting is escalating as a strike ballot looms, with concerns over NHS resilience.
The PM criticised planned strikes by junior doctors amid a severe flu surge, calling the timing “beyond belief” and warning of risks to patients as the NHS faces intense winter pressure. The BMA defends the action, citing chronic staff shortages and pay erosion.
The King says his cancer treatment will be scaled back in the new year after positive progress, thanking doctors, researchers and well‑wishers. He urges people to take up screening, saying early diagnosis saves lives, and backs a new national tool aimed at improving detection.
The King reported a major boost in his cancer treatment, describing it as a personal blessing. After an exceptionally good response, weekly therapy will be significantly scaled back and shift to a precautionary phase in the New Year, though specialist care will continue.
Luke Littler progressed at Alexandra Palace, then calmly dodged the venue’s infamous wasp during his on‑stage interview after a first‑round win. Players were urged to stay alert, while Littler remains focused on chasing the title.
The King reported encouraging progress in his cancer treatment, saying it will be dramatically reduced next year. Calling it a “personal blessing”, he thanked clinicians and researchers and urged people to take up screening to support early diagnosis.
The King announced his cancer treatment is being scaled back after encouraging results. In a TV message he thanked medical teams, described the progress as a personal blessing, and urged the public to attend screenings, stressing early detection and offering hope to others.
The King says his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year after a strong response to therapy, crediting early diagnosis and adherence to doctors’ advice. He will enter a precautionary phase and urged people to stay up to date with screening.
The EU imposed an indefinite freeze on €210bn in sovereign assets linked to a sanctioned regime, backed by Britain and partners. The step seeks leverage for diplomacy and could channel proceeds to reconstruction. The targeted state has filed a legal challenge.
King Charles says he felt overwhelmed by his cancer diagnosis and urges people not to skip NHS screenings. In a message for Stand Up To Cancer, he stresses early detection saves lives and notes about nine million are overdue. He expects his treatment to be scaled back next year.