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Improving picture but further flooding impacts expected in England following Storm Claudia – uk.gov

Improving picture but further flooding impacts expected in England following Storm Claudia
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The Environment Agency is warning that while weather conditions are now more settled, ongoing river flooding impacts remain likely following Storm Claudia. The Met Office’s rain and wind warnings have now expired, and today is expected to be more settled. However, the recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Claudia has led to widespread disruption, and … Read more

Recruitment campaign shortlisted for national honour – uk.gov

Recruitment campaign shortlisted for national honour
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The Civil Nuclear Constabulary’s (CNC) Relocate to Dounreay campaign has been shortlisted for a national award. Created in partnership with branding specialists Penna, the recruitment campaign has been named a finalist in the Creative Idea category at the RAD Awards, alongside entries from Nando’s, Asda, Ford, and Aegon. Celebrating excellence in employer branding and marketing, … Read more

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

Flu vaccine providing important protection despite new subclade
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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

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

Health boost for Britain’s forces as New NHS Programme Launches
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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

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

New Town of Culture competition to shine a spotlight on the contribution of towns that tell national story – uk.gov

New Town of Culture competition to shine a spotlight on the contribution of towns that tell national story
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Winning town will receive £3.5 million to deliver a cultural programme in 2028  UK City of Culture 2029 competition also open for applications The contribution of towns across the country will be celebrated through a new UK Town of Culture competition launched by the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy today.  The UK Town of Culture competition … Read more