UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that upcoming strikes by resident doctors could be the “Jenga piece” that causes the NHS to collapse during a severe winter flu season. Hospital admissions for flu have risen by 55% in a single week, creating pressure comparable to the worst periods of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials are urging doctors to accept the latest government pay offer to avoid compromising patient safety during this critical period.
Date: December 12, 2025. Source: theguardian.com