Six O'Clock News - Surging flu infections leave NHS England facing 'worst case scenario'.

Surging flu infections leave NHS England facing 'worst case scenario'.

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Last week, there was an average of 2660 people a day with flu in England's hospital beds, a 55% increase on the week before. A more virulent, mutated strain is being blamed for the spike in cases. Also: President Zelensky insists Ukraine must have a vote before ceding any territory to Russia. And: ticket prices for next year's football World Cup are revealed.

Published on Thursday, 11th December 2025.

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