52 m. ago Deadly ‘sloth virus’ detected in UK for first time as health watchdog issues urgent warning

The tropical malaria-like disease can lead to meningitis and in rare cases death, the UKHSA has warned

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80 m. ago Dramatic images show reservoir 'beach' as warning issued over falling water levels

Images show the Greater Manchester reservoir resembling a scorched beach

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2 h. ago Joe Rogan launches fresh attack on Trump over issue he warns will sour GOP voters on the president

Rogan, 58, claimed the conservative was alienating his base Wednesday.

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3 h. ago 10,000 motorists issued urgent warning to stop driving cars immediately in 'code

The 'stop-drive' notice has been extended to scores more UK drivers after a previous recall affected tens of thousands

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4 h. ago Health bosses issue warning as deadly Oropouche virus with 'severe consequences' found in UK for first time

The UKHSA has reported three cases of Oropouche virus in travellers returning to the UK

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5 h. ago Alert issued by health chiefs after oropouche virus is detected in three Britons, these are the warning signs of 'sloth fever'

UK health chiefs have issued an urgent warning after three people were diagnosed with 'sloth fever' in Britain.

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5 h. ago Met Office verdict on how long UK heatwave will last as heat health alerts continue

Warnings for hot temperatures have been issued across England as the fourth heatwave of summer scorches Britain

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7 h. ago Hundreds of UK supermarkets could close as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's issued warnings

Supermarkets across the UK could be under threat, with a new government financial plan set to affect hundreds of branches across the UK – apart from two well known shops

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7 h. ago Anyone with wardrobe in their bedroom told to 'make a decision fast'

Brits have been warned that the issue can be hard to detect, but there are common warning signs

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8 h. ago Warning issued after '40 youths' seen at Greater Manchester reservoir

One told their family they were at a 'hot tub party'

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8 h. ago Retirement expert issues new payment warning to people nearing State Pension age

The State Pension can form the main source of income for many people in retirement.

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9 h. ago Social Security Scotland issues new warning to people due one

Thousands of people in Scotland are due financial help with heating bills this winter.

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11 h. ago DWP issues stark warning to benefit claimants after woman jailed for 20 months

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of benefit claimants after a woman was jailed for 20 months after a court found her guilty of benefit fraud

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26 h. ago UK holidaymakers warned of 'extreme risk' in Spain this weekend

Heat warnings have been issued across the country until next week

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26 h. ago Gaucho restaurants CEO issues stark warning to Reeves over tax hikes

More than 80,000 jobs in the sector have disappeared since April’s National Insurance Contributions rise

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26 h. ago Pilot names certain area on plane that he 'wouldn't touch if you paid him'

An airline pilot has issued a warning to all passengers who are heading off on their summer holidays - and it's all to do with the seat back pocket in front of you

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27 h. ago Deadly Oropouche virus could have 'severe consequences' for pregnant women

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed three instances of oropouche virus linked to trips to Brazil were found in the UK amid fears the disease "should not be underestimated"

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27 h. ago Brits travelling to Spain urged to take 'extreme precautions' on holiday

Spain has been hit by a heatwave with the mercury hitting 32C in Seville this week and highs of 35C in Madrid and 31C in Barcelona. The UK has also been issued a yellow heat health warning

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29 h. ago Met Office tells Brits to get emergency kit ready in 11 'danger to life' areas

The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for 11 areas and told people they might want to prepare an 'emergency' kit in case of flooding

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30 h. ago Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of the country amid ongoing heatwave

Yellow thunderstorm warnings for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland are in place until 10pm on Thursday.

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