this is bbc news i m annita mcveigh. the headlines. the biggest flu vaccination programme in the nhs s history is launched as medics warn about flu and covid circulating at the same time this winter. it s because of this significant risk to individuals of co circulation, so the circulation together of both covid and flu and the likelihood that will cause more serious disease and people are more likely to go to hospital. and we ll be answering your questions on this subject in half an hour with our health correspondentjim reed and gp professor martin marshall. businesses which use large amounts of energy are holding urgent talks with the government about the soaring cost of gas. conservative mp and former member of the cabinet james brokenshire has died, aged 53 after suffering from lung cancer.
of tonight s just a reminder of tonight s headlines. representatives from energy industries like steel and chemical producers have been meaning the government about the dramatic rise in wholesale gas prices. the biggest flu vaccination programme in nhs history is beginning a big concern about covid 19 flu spreading at the same time this winter. it s been confirmed that baroness casey will lead the review of the metropolitan police following the murder of sarah everard by a serving officer. coming up on bbc news, newcastle united s new owners have arrived. we will find out what s next for the club and asked if they ve become one of the richest teams in the world. whales prepare for their crucial role of heart crucial qualifier against the czech republic. aaron
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today at 5pm. as the hotels wholesale cost of gas or is, they hold talks with energy intensive industries like steel and chemical manufacturers about soaring wholesale gas costs. he was in listening mode, and i hope that that dialogue can continue because we cannot wait. more than a0 million people will be offered a jab as part of the biggest flu vaccination programme in the nhs s history, as experts warn of low immunity levls and the risk of covid and flu circulating together. it s because of this significant risk to individuals of co circulation, so the circulation together of both covid and flu and the likelihood that will cause more serious disease and people are more
the biggest flu vaccination programme in nhs history is launched as winter approaches. more than a0 million people will be eligible for a free vaccination with medics concerned about flu and covid circulating together. it s because of this significant risk to individuals of co circulation, so the circulation together of both covid and flu, and the likelihood that will cause more serious disease, and people are more likely to go to hospital. we ll find out how this winter is looking for the health service. also this lunchtime. millions of households will face higher energy bills next year, warns the regulator, because of the rising cost of gas. as the footballer marcus rashford is recognised for his work