2 h. ago ‘Cannibal’ solar storm could be biggest to hit planet for 20 years, experts warn

Increased solar activity means the Northern Lights may be visible across parts of the UK.

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2 h. ago Brits warned as 'cannibal solar storm' approaching Earth could trigger blackouts

This geomagnetic storm could be the biggest 'in 20 years'.

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4 h. ago DWP starts winter fuel payments now but warns Brits not to fall for common scam

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said Brits will start to receive winter fuel payments but need to be on their guard against fraudsters attempting to trick people into sharing their personal information

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4 h. ago NHS urges Brits to remain cautious after threats of being 'removed from practice list'

Brits are being warned to remain vigilant as threatening calls are doing the rounds.

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5 h. ago Largest solar storm 'in 20 years' could trigger power blackouts and GPS disruptions across UK

A 'cannibal' solar storm is set to spark an 'extreme' geomagnetic storm, disrupting communications and triggering spectacular Northern Lights displays

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5 h. ago Solar 'cannibal storm' could disrupt communications as Northern Lights appear in UK skies

The solar storm won’t cause any harm to humans but is expected to bring with it a stunning display of the Northern Lights tonight

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5 h. ago TV expert Kirstie Allsopp warns Brits are 'in a panic' amid rumours of fresh property taxes at Rachel Reeves' Budget

The TV presenter, who fronts Location, Location, Location, warned speculation about new measures the Chancellor might bring in was having a profound impact.

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7 h. ago Scam warning as winter fuel payments are rolled out to millions of Britons

DWP urges pensioners to discard any scam messages asking them to apply for payments

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8 h. ago Met Office issues more weather warnings as Britons brace for heavy rain this weekend

Weather warnings have been issued across the UK as unsettled weather is expected to continue

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11 h. ago Ryanair passengers warned over heavy airport fee as controversial boarding pass rule starts TODAY

The Irish carrier is switching to paperless boarding passes, which require the passenger to download a digital version generated on the Ryanair app during check-in.

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12 h. ago BA passenger issues warning to avoid specific seat or face 'complete hell'

Flying long-haul can come with its challenges, and one passenger has issued a stark warning after they booked a specific seat on their British Airways flight and found themselves in 'complete hell'

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14 h. ago 'Earth in danger' as severe solar storms set to trigger major 'blackout' event

Earth is probably in danger, but there is a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights in the early hours of Wednesday or on Wednesday night in many parts of the UK

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20 h. ago Warning to parents over 'deadly' flu strain set to rip through Britain... and how to keep your children safe

Leading children's doctors have urged parents to get their children the nasal spray that protects against flu amid concerns over a particularly bad flu season.

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23 h. ago UKHSA issues alert over disease that is 'nearly twice as contagious' as a cold

Brits are being warned that this disease can spread quickly and can become very serious if left untreated.

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28 h. ago 'Cannibal' solar storm 'tsunami' on its way to Earth and could cripple society'

Space boffins warn that a solar 'tsunami' is barrelling towards Earth - including a possible 'cannibal' storm - that could cause mayhem with the planet's electromagnetics

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30 h. ago Met Office says more weather warnings 'likely' amid 'disruptive period' in UK

More weather chaos could be on the way as forecasters tell Brits to brace for further weather warnings

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33 h. ago UK braces for 'worst flu season on record' as experts warn Britons may have 'two or three viruses' at once

Leading virologists fear a bad flu outbreak could leave people vulnerable to other seasonal illnesses at the same time, such as norovirus and cold-like RSV.

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34 h. ago Public urged to do one thing ahead of 'very bad' flu season as experts warn of 'worrying' epidemic

As flu cases begin to climb, health experts warn Britain could be hit with a 'very bad' flu season

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43 h. ago As UK braces for 'worst flu season on record' experts warn Britons may succumb to 'two or three infections' at the same time

Leading virologists fear a bad flu outbreak could leave people vulnerable to other seasonal illnesses at the same time, such as norovirus and cold-like RSV.

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52 h. ago Tax rises are coming... and if air travellers are sacrificed to pay even more, it will be a disaster for Britain, says former BA boss

Rachel Reeves' plans to hike taxes on holidaymakers would be a 'disaster for Britain', a former British Airways boss has warned.

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