59 h. ago Martin Lewis warns households to fix energy bills now before October price rise

Ofgem has confirmed another price hike in October, and Martin Lewis is urging households to act quickly to lock in cheaper fixed tariffs.

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3 d. ago Death toll in Afghanistan earthquake rises to more than 1,100 as rescue efforts continue

The UN coordinator in Afghanistan has warned that the final toll is likely to rise further

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4 d. ago Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800 and injures another 2,500 as rescuers search rubble for survivors

Officials warn death toll could rise as rescue efforts hampered by landslides

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5 d. ago Three countries holidaymakers warned 'agonising deadly disease which can last years' on the rise

There has been a 170 per cent surge in cases in England recorded so far in 2025

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6 d. ago Labour must act to close asylum hotels or face Reform poll gains, ex

Charlie Falconer says government was right to challenge Epping hotel ruling but now has to ‘move forward’A former Labour justice secretary has warned that Reform UK will continue to rise in opinion polls unless the government moves faster to close hotels housing people seeking asylum.On Friday, the government won a court of appeal challenge against an injunction by Epping Forest district council that would have resulted in 130 asylum seekers being moved out of the Bell hotel. In recent weeks the hotel has become the focus of repeated protests, some of which have been orchestrated by far-right extremists and have turned violent. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Home Office planning to halve time asylum seekers given to find accommodation

Charities sound alarm over plan to give asylum seekers just 28 days to find new housing once they have a decision on their caseUK politics live – latest updatesRefugee charities warn that thousands of people in the UK could find themselves homeless on the streets this winter after the Home Office quietly reversed its asylum accommodation policy.The Guardian has learned that ministers are planning to halve the period asylum seekers are given to find new accommodation after getting a decision on their case, from 56 to 28 days. Refugee organisations say this is not enough time to find work and a home to rent and will lead to many people pitching tents in the streets. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Charities raise alarm after Home Office reverses part of asylum accommodation policy

The Guardian has learned ministers are planning to halve the time asylum seekers are given to find new accommodation after getting a decision on their caseUK politics live – latest updatesRefugee charities warn that thousands of people in the UK could find themselves homeless on the streets this winter after the Home Office quietly reversed its asylum accommodation policy.The Guardian has learned that ministers are planning to halve the period asylum seekers are given to find new accommodation after getting a decision on their case, from 56 to 28 days. Refugee organisations say this is not enough time to find work and a home to rent and will lead to many people pitching tents in the streets. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Warning issued to job hunters after rise in scams offering fraudulent CV

The alert comes ahead of the typical annual jump in recruitment throughout September

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1 week ago Major travel firm warns passengers over common 'nuisance' behaviour that's on the rise

With the introduction of 4G on most routes across the London Underground , the rise in people streaming music and videos from their phones has been extremely apparent. But now, TfL is cracking down.

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1 week ago Mounjaro users in UK warned against bulk buying before autumn price rise

Cost may increase as much as 170% from September, but patients warned against a quick switch to WegovyPeople using the weight loss jab Mounjaro have been warned against switching to black market sellers or bulk buying after its manufacturer announced the UK will get a significant price rise this autumn.The US pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, which makes Mounjaro, recently announced plans to increase the price of the medication in the UK by as much as 170% from September. The move follows pressure from the US president, Donald Trump, to cut medication prices for Americans. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Salmonella warning as vomiting bug on the rise amid hotel buffet lunch horror

Global warming is seeing the potentially deadly stomach bug salmonella spread rapidly across Europe, with the virus thriving in warmer conditions and spiking foodborne illness rates

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2 w. ago Rachel Reeves issued warning by Tesco, Sainsbury's and John Lewis over major tax rise plans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Labour government has been warned by UK retail heavyweights that its tax policies could undermine its key promise to raise living standards

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2 w. ago New Covid wave warning as cases in hospital patients soar by 31% in a fortnight

Top virologist warns that rise in cases ‘reinforces that the virus is still circulating and capable of spreading’

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2 w. ago Scientists warn risk to dolphin and whale species after 'exponential increase' in Scotland strandings

Researchers warn the scale and consistency of the rise indicates “a genuine cause for concern”

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2 w. ago UK households warned of surprise rise in energy bills from October

The energy price cap increases for households every three months, largely based on the cost of energy on wholesale markets

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2 w. ago What is the Chikungunya virus, signs and symptoms, is there a vaccine and how to avoid catching it on holiday

There are outbreaks in many holiday hot spots 🦟

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2 w. ago Retirement expert warns State Pension age could rise or payments reduce to avoid means

The State Pension age is due to rise to 68 by 2046.

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2 w. ago ‘Avoid sharing towels and razors’ amid rise in people contracting MRSA, Britons told

UK officials are closely monitoring a rise in superbug cases caught outside of hospitals, after the US warned over spread in gyms and health clubs

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3 w. ago Ryan Reynolds warned football club will make 'bigger and more special' rise than Wrexham

Wrexham have been told that the achievements of a non-league football club could soon eclipse their own, with the owners of Truro City claiming their rise is 'bigger' and 'more special'

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3 w. 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