2 h. ago Causes and symptoms of chikungunya virus as cases of 'nasty disease' nearly triple in UK

Health authorities in the UK are sounding the alarm over a mosquito-borne infection after a 'worrying' rise in cases

Science

6 h. ago What is chikungunya virus? Symptoms and advice as cases rise among travellers returning to UK

UK health authorities have urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites when travelling

Science

23 h. ago Chikungunya virus symptoms and is there a vaccine after mosquito bite warning over rise in cases

Travellers are being urged to be vigilant 🦟

Events

25 h. ago Health warning as chikungunya cases detected among returning travellers

Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquito bites, the symptoms of which include a sudden fever and joint pain

Events

25 h. ago Record humidity across the world in 2024 as experts warn of rising health risk

Scientists warn the rise in hot and humid days puts communities under increasing risk from heat stress.

Events

29 h. ago Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay 'must make important decision' after dire warning

Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay, 26, has been warned by an expert after his quick rise to fame far away from his Newcastle roots.

Events

33 h. ago Urgent warning as cases of mosquito virus causing 'sudden fever' rise in UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also detected the first cases of the emerging disease oropouche virus in the UK, all of which were linked to travel from Brazil

Events

39 h. ago Health warning issued on mosquito bites abroad amid rise in chikungunya cases

Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquito bites, the symptoms of which include a sudden fever and joint pain

Events

47 h. ago AD FEATURE: Travel experts warn Brits to stay vigilant amidst rise of 'fake visa websites'

Travel experts have warned Brits of a number of elaborate scams that could see you handing over your personal details or payment information when applying for a visa

Events

3 d. ago Amber heat health warning kicks in as temperatures in UK set to soar to 34C

Authorities warn that there could be a rise in deaths as amber and yellow health alerts come into effect

Events

4 d. ago Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning ‘rise in deaths likely’

Warnings issued for London, the West Midlands, the East Midlands, the East of England and the South East

Events

4 d. ago Amber heat health warning as scorching temperatures could cause 'rise in deaths'

A heat health warning has been issued as 'significant impacts' are feared - temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-30s in parts of the UK over the next 48 hours

Events

5 d. ago Drivers warned over rise of 'car cannibalism' as experts tell how to avoid it happening to you

Stripping cars for their parts instead of stealing the whole vehicle is on the rise

Events

6 d. ago School violence horror with grim rise in pupil attacks and teachers 'bitten, kicked and punched'

A 15-year-old schoolboy has been found guilty for the murder of another pupil after getting into an altercation at school, with teachers warning violence is on the rise in the classroom

Events

6 d. ago Families warned it could cost an extra £275 for Christmas dinner as prices soar

Households are being warned that the cost of food could rise by as much as six per cent year-on-year by December

Economics

6 d. ago Christmas dinner warning as costs could rise after Labour tax changes

Two-thirds of retailers predict they will have to raise prices further this year

Events

7 d. ago Holidaymakers urged to wear these clothes amid virus outbreak

Chikungunya virus can cause long-lasting painful symptoms and six countries have reported outbreaks in the last month alone

Science

8 d. ago What risk does chikungunya pose to the UK after virus outbreak in China?

More cases have begun to appear in Europe since the start of 2025

Events

9 d. ago DWP State Pension warning as future payment age suggested to Brits

The State Pension age is already set to rise in the coming years, but a pensions expert has warned that it may need to increase even further in order to remain sustainable

Events

9 d. ago Sir Keir Starmer declines to rule out tax rises as he defends handling of economy

It comes after warnings that taxes may need to rise to plug a £51 billion black hole in public finances

Economics