25 h. ago Blackbird crisis: UK residents with gardens urged to take action amid rising Usutu virus cases

The Usutu virus has spread through blackbirds in southern England, with the British Trust for Ornithology asking people to sign up to a survey in a bid to save the bird population

Events

25 h. ago Anyone who has blackbirds in gardens urged to take 'immediate' action

A public appeal has been launched to protect the blackbird population following reports of a deadly virus decimating the animals

Politics

39 h. ago British Palestinians urge action from Government as relatives starve in Gaza

The group is asking the Government to impose comprehensive economic and diplomatic sanctions on Israel.

Politics

42 h. ago EU hit by surge in steel imports as US tariffs divert shipments

Industry calls for Brussels to take urgent action with deliveries of some products increasing by more than 1,000 per cent

Events

49 h. ago HMRC sending letters to parents urging them to take action before summer deadline

Parents of teenagers will receive a letter about their Child Benefit claim.

Events

61 h. ago Retailers call for urgent national action on high street crime

High Streets UK, a group that represents 5,000 UK businesses, is calling for ring-fenced funding.

Events

3 d. ago UK ‘not prepared’ for major animal disease outbreak like foot and mouth or bird flu

Watchdog calls for urgent action after government admits there is a “very high” risk of an outbreak to which it would be unable to respond effectively

Science

4 d. ago DVLA issue number plate warning amid calls for new UK laws affecting all drivers

Ministers are being pressured to take urgent action over the illegal trend

Events

6 d. ago Director and footy legend among celebs in Sudan plea over 'largest humanitarian crisis'

Director Steve McQueen, actor Will Poulter and England footballer Lucy Bronze are among the celebs to have signed a letter urging the government to take greater action to combat the ‘world’s largest humanitarian crisis’

Events

6 d. ago DWP to scrap six benefits by 2026 as claimants urged to take action

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is continuing to phase out older benefits this year meaning claimants need to take action

Politics

1 week ago Junior doctors seeking almost 30% pay rise to avoid more strike action

Wes Streeting urged resident doctors not to vote for strike action after they demanded their pay be restored to 2008 levels

Events

1 week ago British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus customers urged to press switch for £100 saving

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets, energy experts are urging UK households to take action now to minimise their energy bills ahead of the colder months

Economics

1 week ago Too many women like Kirsten are told symptoms are the menopause when they really have Parkinson's. Now doctors are urging action... and say early diagnosis is the key

In her late 40s, Kirsten Macpherson struggled to get out of bed, suffering from an overwhelming feeling of anxiety. She knew something wasn't right, but doctors said it was just the menopause...

Science

2 w. ago Oasis fans sent urgent message as Heaton Park ticket holders given seven days to act

Organisers have said 'urgent action' is required for fans attending Oasis' Manchester shows

Sport

2 w. ago Martin Lewis says new price cap 'nothing to shout home about' as he urges people to take action

While Martin Lewis says the update is 'welcome' he urges consumers to do one thing to increase their savings

Politics

2 w. ago Oil and gas workers face ‘unjust transition’ with no plan, commission warns

The Just Transition Commission said urgent action is needed to ensure the transition from fossil fuels happens fairly.

Events

2 w. ago Three teens dead in a year is a political failure that needs urgent action

Record View says the risks of online harm are becoming more widely known and the epidemic of teenage violence on our streets shows no signs of slowing down.

Events

2 w. ago Watchdog urges Scotland to take action after repeatedly missing climate targets

Climate Change Committee says original goal of a 75% emissions cut by 2030 will now be delayed by up to six yearsThe UK’s climate watchdog has warned that Scotland needs to take “immediate action at pace and scale” to cut its emissions after ministers axed a series of policy pledges.The Climate Change Committee (CCC), an official advisory body, said ministers in Edinburgh needed to take urgent action to curb emissions from buildings and transport to cut Scotland’s overall emissions to nearly zero by 2045.Abandoned a target to cut car miles by 20% by 2030.Dropped a pledge to rapidly decarbonise homes by mandating low-carbon heating systems.Cut funding for tree planting.Missed targets to restore degraded peatland.Ignored calls for a plan to cut meat and dairy consumption, and failed to use their powers to tax air travel more heavily. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Fairtrade flags ‘window of opportunity’ to drive systemic change for tea farmers

The organisation is urging the Government, businesses, retailers and tea drinkers to take action that ensure fairer pay and working conditions.

Society

2 w. ago 'Homeless villages' in Spain's airports spread to Mallorca and Costa del Sol: Scores of people sleep rough in terminals used by thousands of Brits

Urgent action is being demanded as the homelessness situation at a number of popular Spanish holiday airports, including Mallorca and the Costa del Sol, reaches crisis point.

Society