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Flu vaccine providing important protection despite new subclade – uk.gov

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Flu vaccine providing important protection despite new subclade – uk.gov

Children and adults across England are receiving strong protection from this year’s flu vaccine, despite the emergence of a new subclade driving an unusually early flu season. New data published today as a pre-print by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows the 2025/26 vaccine is currently 70 to 75% effective at preventing hospital attendance … Read more

BBC bias claims on Gaza, trans issues exposed

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BBC bias claims on Gaza, trans issues exposed

A leaked internal document from a former BBC standards adviser has exposed alleged systemic editorial failures spanning multiple topics, intensifying pressure that led to the resignations of the broadcaster’s top executives over the weekend. The 19-page memo by Michael Prescott, who served as an independent adviser to the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee until … Read more

One in six UK employers expect AI to cut jobs

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One in six UK employers expect AI to cut jobs

One in six UK employers expect artificial intelligence to reduce their workforce within the next 12 months, with junior and administrative roles bearing the brunt of automation, according to a major survey released this week that underscores growing concerns about AI’s impact on employment. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development surveyed more than 2,000 … Read more

Health boost for Britain’s forces as New NHS Programme Launches – uk.gov

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Health boost for Britain’s forces as New NHS Programme Launches – uk.gov

Thousands of veterans, serving personnel, reservists, and their families to receive better healthcare in recognition of their service Major new NHS programme, backed by £1.8 million, will see NHS staff receive training to identify patients with Armed Forces backgrounds and provide more targeted, personalised care Every NHS trust in England now Armed-Forces-friendly as part of … Read more

Dr Alison Cave: Pharmacists are on the frontline of medicines safety – and your reports make all the difference – uk.gov

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Dr Alison Cave: Pharmacists are on the frontline of medicines safety – and your reports make all the difference – uk.gov

This #MedSafetyWeek (3–9 November), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is highlighting the vital role pharmacists play in keeping medicines and medical devices safe.   Every day, pharmacists help patients use medicines safely and effectively. We are aware you are often the first point of call when something doesn’t look or feel right – … Read more

Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government-funded obesity study

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Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government-funded obesity study

Scottish patients placed at the heart of a multi-million pound study of weight-loss medicines.  University of Glasgow, pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk and IQVIA, a leading global provider of clinical research services, selected to plan and deliver the research involving 3,000 to 5,000 people from across Scotland.   Findings of the study will provide real-world insight into the lives of people living with obesity and health … Read more