Flu Pandemic Called Top Threat to U.K.

Pandemic flu is the most pressing threat to the British public, a government report says. The report came from the United Kingdom’s Cabinet Office. It assesses risks in the next five years. Other dangers considered include terrorism, climate change and extreme weather. The report does not actually rank the threats. However, a spokeswoman said pandemic flu is the most pressing risk. Previous reports said that a pandemic could kill 750,000 people in the U.K. The Associated Press wrote about the new report August 8.