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The i leads on NHS medics without UK citizenship being barred from getting on the UK airlift out of Khartoum. The paper says that the government has decided that opening up Khartoum evacuation flights to the doctors, who only have visas to work in the UK but no nationality rights to expect embassy assistance, would be too complex in the limited timeframe left to complete the operation safely. In a follow-up to the Guardian’s exclusive yesterday, the i also looks at claims about the Health Secretary Steve Barclay’s conduct. Sources have told the paper he can be “unpleasant” to civil servants but his behaviour has not tipped over into bullying. A Department of Health spokesperson said the department has not received any formal complaints about ministers. An ally of Barclay also told the Guardian the claims were “totally untrue”.

i Front Page 13th of December 2025

The NHS is mounting a pre-Christmas push to vaccinate children against flu, fearing spread to older relatives. School visits are planned, with uptake low and cases rising nationwide. WHO says the UK has entered an early epidemic. Parents are urged to keep symptomatic pupils at home.

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i Front Page 12th of December 2025

An intense flu wave is driving record infections, with the highest rates among schoolchildren and under‑5s. NHS leaders warn hospitals face severe pressure and urge vulnerable people to get vaccinated, noting protection takes about two weeks to develop.

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i Front Page 11th of December 2025

UK close to rejoining Erasmus from January 2027, in a Brexit reset for universities. A deal could be sealed before Christmas, with optimism on both sides and an EU route for UK institutions to apply next year. London seeks a better price after being offered a 30% discount.

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i Front Page 10th of December 2025

Defence experts warn the UK and Europe face a reality check after Trump criticised “decaying” nations and cast doubt on US support. Concern grows the alliance may need to stand alone. Starmer met the US ambassador as No 10 rejected claims Europe has failed, amid defence budget gap warnings.

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