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Today, NHS England medical director Prof Sir Stephen Powis has said a sharp rise in flu cases 鈥渁re adding to our 'quad-demic' worries鈥�.

What is a quad-demic and how worried is the NHS? Adam is joined by 大象传媒 health editor Hugh Pym and Nick Hulme, the Chief Executive of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, to discuss the rise in hospital flu cases as well as problems caused by Covid, RSV and Norovirus, and how hospitals will cope with the strain.

Plus, Keir Starmer has doubled down on his housebuilding targets, promising 鈥渂uilders not blockers鈥� for the planning system. Alex explains the jigsaw puzzle of planning regulations, local government and politics.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 大象传媒. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Nancy Geddes. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.