The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA’s) latest surveillance data published today shows cases have increased this week from 6.1% up to 8.2% – largely driven by a spike among school-aged children – and is up from 2.9% this time last year.

It follows the warning signs from the Asia-pacific, where Japan has already declared a flu epidemic, with many schools needing to close.

Read more – NHSE (30/10/25)