6 h. ago TfL threatened with legal action over minicab drivers licensing backlog

GMB union follows IWGB in seeking compensation for drivers unable to work

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16 h. ago Drivers could get 3 points on licence for taking common medication before driving

Motorists are being warned to check the side effects on any medication they're taking before driving

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4 d. ago Common bathroom 'habit' that could be destroying your medicines

For many householders, storing medication in the bathroom is commonplace

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5 d. ago These five common medications make it harder to cope in the heat

Some commonly prescribed drugs can interfere with the body’s mechanisms to regulate temperature

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5 d. ago This common medicine could be making you age faster, scientists say

Researchers call for minimising prescription of medication to promote healthy ageing

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6 d. 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

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6 d. ago Urgent advice for millions of Brits on common medication during heatwave

The MHRA has urged people on certain medications to "take extra care" as temperatures soar to 34C in the UK

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8 d. ago Travel insurance warning to millions of women who take one common medication

Travel insurance experts have sounded an alert over cover this summer.

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1 week ago Can you take medication on holiday? You could get jailed if you take these five common medications abroad

Many medications in the UK are not allowed in some popular holiday destinations ⛱

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1 week ago Can you give your dog paracetamol? Experts explain why you should never give your dog common medication

It can be dangerous to give your dog human medications 🐶

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1 week ago Parking mistake could cost drivers £2,500 and points on their licence

Experts have warned drivers that they could be hit with a hefty fine and points on their licence for making a simple parking mistake - here's everything you need to know

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2 w. ago Common cough medicine revealed to slow down Parkinson's disease and dementia

A 12-month study found that Ambroxol helped stabilised psychiatric symptoms and protected against brain damage in genetically at-risk participants

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2 w. ago Two million drivers in the UK urged to check their licences or risk £1,000 fine

Drivers have been issued a warning to check their driving licence details as millions could be at risk of hefty penalties.

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2 w. ago Five common medications that make it hard to cope in the heat

Some commonly prescribed drugs can interfere with the body’s mechanisms to regulate temperature

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2 w. ago Five common medications that could cause problems in the UK heatwave

As the UK is set to sizzle in a heatwave this weekend, a pharmacist has warned that there are five common medications that could cause problems in the hot weather

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2 w. ago Common cough medicine could slow dementia in Parkinson’s patients, study hints

Cough medicine widely used in Europe remains unapproved for use in US, Canada, researchers say

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2 w. ago Brits on five common medications warned to stay indoors during June heatwave

As the UK continues to bask in the sunny weather, a warning has been issued to individuals on five different types of medication - urging them to take extra precautions

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2 w. ago Warning to those on five common medications as Scots to face piping temperatures

Hot weather this week may cause extra risk to those taking these five common medicines.

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2 w. ago Urgent alert for those on 5 common medications as UK braces for scorching temperatures

A pharmacist has issued a warning to anyone who takes these five different kinds of drugs - and gives advice on how to avoid problems as temps to hit 34C

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2 w. ago Common medicines could be depleting vital nutrients, experts warn

With nearly a billion prescriptions issued annually in England , and almost half the population taking medication regularly, mounting evidence suggests that many of the UK’s most frequently prescribed drugs may interfere with the body’s ability to absorb, utilise, or retain essential vitamins and minerals - potentially causing side effects and negatively impacting health

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