92 m. ago Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries, UN agency says

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, economies and the environment

Events

12 h. ago Monthly symptom suffered by millions of women linked to huge increased heart attack and stroke risk

Swedish researchers found the increased risk after examining 22 years of health data from almost 100,000 women and the results could have implications for millions.

Events

13 h. ago Common pills millions take can increase risk of getting sunburn

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued a warning about how the heat will impact some drugs

Events

15 h. ago Fears Heathrow’s move to raise airport fees by ‘excessive’ 17% will push up fares

Airport is seeking increase to expand passenger capacity and fund new lounges, shops and restaurantsBusiness live – latest updatesHeathrow is seeking to raise the landing fees it charges airlines by 17% as part of a plan to invest £10bn into Europe’s busiest airport, in a move airlines say will push up air fares for travellers.The airport operator has made a submission to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to increase the fees, saying the rise would fund a plan to increase annual passenger capacity to 92 million and expand terminal space for new lounges, shops and restaurants. Continue reading...

Society

31 h. ago Trump ends student loan subsidy for 7.7 million people who will soon see bills increase

Nearly 8 million people enrolled in the SAVE plan will once again accrue interest on loan payments, beginning in August

Politics

35 h. ago Brits told to 'take extra care' in UK heatwave as common medicines raise 'extreme sunburn risk'

The Met Office has warned of high UV levels as temperatures top 30C across the UK

Events

2 w. ago Smoking, drinking too much and being overweight ‘puts one in 50 adults in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Research finds about 1 million people are living with ‘triple threat’ that increases risk of diseases such as cancer or diabetesOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England is at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases dying as much as 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago World's most common pill linked to 'extremely dangerous' disease as expert gives warning

An urgent warning has been issued about one of the world's most common drugs, which could secretly be harming your liver. The pill is used for anything from headaches to muscle pain

Events

2 w. ago Woman who 'nearly died' while flying took common pill that caused 'weird' chest pains

Emily Jansson, 34, was on a flight from Canada to Dubai for a girls' trip when she suddenly began experiencing 'weird chest pains' and coughing fits

Events

2 w. ago State Pension age compensation scheme for millions of WASPI women to be debated next week

An estimated 3.6 million women were financially impacted by the increase to the State Pension age.

Economics

3 w. ago Warm Home Discount explained as 2.7million households set for £150 energy help

In new plans confirmed this week, an extra 2.7 million households will be entitled to the Warm Home Discount this winter - this would increase the number of eligible people to over six million

Economics

4 w. ago Contraceptive pill taken by millions linked to brain tumour risk

A common contraceptive pill could be linked to an increased risk of potentially life-threatening brain tumours, scientists warn

Events

last month Rutherglen MSP welcomes £6.6 million of funding to reduce waiting times in Lanarkshire

This investment is part of the Scottish Government’s £200 million commitment in the Programme for Government to increase NHS capacity, reduce delayed discharge, and improve the flow of patients through hospitals.

Economics