Do we really have ‘superflu’?

This episode of "More or Less" delves into several statistical claims in the news. First, it examines the assertion of an "unprecedented wave of superflu" impacting the UK's NHS, comparing current data with previous years and other respiratory illnesses, concluding that while flu arrived early, it's not "super" or unprecedented. Next, the podcast investigates claims of a "record number" of Britons emigrating under the Labour government, revealing the increase began earlier and is statistically uncertain, driven more by fewer returning citizens than increased departures, with destinations often being countries of origin for previous immigrants. Finally, the episode addresses the accidental release of prisoners, noting a recent spike after a period of decline and the complex calculations involved, while also touching on President Trump's unrealistic GDP growth targets for the US and a tribute to Rob Reiner's film, The Princess Bride.