15 h. ago Millions with asthma urged to 'wear face masks' this weekend

With the cold temperatures likely to make asthma symptoms worse, a sufferer has issued important guidance

Science

15 h. ago Pub chiefs urge Keir Starmer to radically slash tax to save Britain's boozers

The British Beer & Pub Association called for talks with ministers on the future of pubs ahead of a new package of support measures being unveiled next week

Politics

19 h. ago Brits urged to 'wear face masks' as millions could get ill this weekend

More than seven million people in the UK suffer from some form of asthma and with the cold temperatures likely to make symptoms worse, a sufferer has issued important guidance

Politics

19 h. ago Met Office tells Brits 'get emergency kit ready' in new warnings for 37 hours

The Met Office has issued more weather warnings urging Brits in 15 areas to prepare an 'emergency' kit as power cuts and major flooding are on the cards

Events

20 h. ago Met Office tells six areas 'gather essentials' as 12 more inches of snow coming

The Met Office has urged Brits living in six places to gather essentials as a fresh amber weather warning for 'heavy and persistent snowfall' has been issued

Politics

21 h. ago Conscription ages for women in UK if WW3 starts as Putin's pal lists Europe targets

With global tensions showing no signs of easing up, experts have urged that Britain's army numbers aren't high enough if we were to go to war. Here we look at the rules for women if conscription was introduced

Politics

22 h. ago Met Office urges Brits in 51 areas to prepare three essential items for 13 hours

The Met Office has urged Brits in 51 areas to stock up on three essential items as a band of snow sweeps in overnight, with a yellow warning for snow and ice issued

Politics

45 h. ago Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO advised

Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including CovidSurgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient, according to a group of experts urging changes to World Health Organization guidelines.There is “no rational justification remaining for prioritising or using” the surgical masks that are ubiquitous in hospitals and clinics globally, given their “inadequate protection against airborne pathogens”, they said in a letter to WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised

Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including CovidSurgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient, according to a group of experts urging changes to World Health Organization guidelines.There is “no rational justification remaining for prioritising or using” the surgical masks that are ubiquitous in hospitals and clinics globally, given their “inadequate protection against airborne pathogens”, they said in a letter to WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Continue reading...

Politics

61 h. ago Watch Storm Goretti LIVE as webcams show 100mph winds hit in rare red Met Office warning

Live webcam footage shows Storm Goretti battering Britain with terrifying 100mph winds as the government issued urgent mobile alerts warning of 'danger to life'

Events

65 h. ago Met Office urges Brits to scatter 1 ingredient outside to stop falling on snow and ice

As the UK braces itself for a storm this weekend, the Met Office has issued advice about the dangers of ice and snow. You may want to scatter a simple ingredient outside to prevent falling

Events

68 h. ago Households could save money this winter with simple water leak detection test

A water saving expert has urged Brits to 'look and listen' for signs of leaks in their homes

Politics

68 h. ago Brits urged to put one household item over shoes to prevent slipping on snow and ice

The UK is currently experiencing some treacherous winter conditions and it's advised to only go outside if necessary

Politics

2 d. ago ITV Good Morning Britain host issues urgent 'danger to life' warning

Good Morning Britain presenters Ranvir Singh shared an important 'danger to life' warning update

Events

3 d. ago Brits urged to check their change for £2 error coin in circulation worth over £1,000

A rare version of the coin could sell for more than £1,000 - but only if it has a certain minting error

Economics

3 d. ago Brits urged to 'stop using bird tables' in urgent winter disease warning

Charity RSPB has urging gardeners and bird lovers to avoid putting food out on certain surfaces.

Events

3 d. ago All Brits urged to complete simple and free task to stop condensation in homes

A woman has shared a simple and effective method to get rid of condensation in your home that is completely free to do, and it's one that many people might be hesitant to do

Politics

5 d. ago Don't invade Greenland, Britain urges Trump after raid on Venezuela to seize dictator Maduro

The US president has repeated his desire to grab control of the vast frozen territory

Politics

5 d. ago UK snow forecast as Met Office urges Brits in 121 areas to prepare 9 key items

The Met Office has weather warnings for snow and ice in place up and down the country as Brits face an Arctic blast bringing heavy intense flurries over the coming days

Politics

7 d. ago Family of British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges urge Government to 'come out and defend their citizens' as they deliver petition to Downing Street

It is a year since Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody in January during a world motorcycle tour and were later charged with espionage.

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