18 minutes ago Fears of 'tsunami' of deaths from asbestos in UK schools: Poisonous building material could kill hundreds of thousands of former pupils and teachers, damning report says

Since 1980 at least 1,400 teachers and support staff and 12,600 pupils, have died from mesothelioma - an aggressive cancer caused by inhaling asbestos fibres.

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21 minutes ago Tens of thousands remain without power after Storm Ashley hits island of Ireland

Orange and amber wind warnings that were in place in 11 counties across the island have been lifted.

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84 minutes ago Tourists abandoning UK hotspot that once overflowed with visitors: Experts warns of how popular seaside towns could suffer

The surge in utility costs and council tax is making it harder for Airbnb and holiday property owners to keep businesses afloat in the UK.

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2 hours ago 'I'm warning other dog owners after a horror infection killed my beloved pet'

Little Luna from Hull initially went off her food, which didn't seem unusual to her family, but when her eyes later turned yellow and she began needing to go to the toilet often they realised something was horribly wrong

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2 hours ago Storm Ashley brings travel chaos to Britain as high winds cancel dozens of flights and heavy flooding blocks roads

The Met Office issued weather alerts and dozens of flood warnings this week with an amber warning for the north-west of Scotland and a yellow weather warning for the whole country.

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3 hours ago Martin Lewis warns of 'wild west' for AI ads after fake Rachel Reeves scam

Consumers duped into giving banking details after convincing BBC advert

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3 hours ago Chris McCausland's likely Strictly win leaves BBC bosses with a big headache

The comedian's on course to become the first winner in the show's history not to take part in the live UK tour in 2025

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4 hours ago Bill Gates says threat posed by AI is as serious as nuclear war and bio

The multi-billionaire said he finds AI “both wondrous and a little bit scary - but also pointed out the benefits of AI such as helping people access medical care and education

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4 hours ago UK Foreign Office issues ‘severe weather’ warning for holiday destination

One person has reportedly died after being swept in a flood wave

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4 hours ago Heritage group goes to war with Oxford University over warrior skeleton it says should be returned to Wales

The 'Red Lady' of Paviland was discovered in a Gower cave, Wales, in 1823 and has been on display at Oxford University for the past 200 years.

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