55 h. ago Experts warn of 2026 pandemic as infectious virus goes 'out of control'

Scientists are worried about a particular strain of bird flu which is spreading all over the world, with worries that a human outbreak would be hard to contain

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5 d. ago Is your turkey Polish? Supermarkets accused of misleading shoppers with turkeys imported from the EU as bird flu outbreak on British farms hits supplies

Some of the country's most popular stores - including Asda, Morrisons, Lidl and Aldi - are filling shelves with imported birds to meet demand amid a bird flu outbreak, campaigners claim.

Economics

6 d. ago Bird flu outbreaks reported at Scots poultry farm and nature reserve

The farm has introduced a two-mile protection zone.

Science

6 d. ago US farmers say Trump’s $12bn package not enough to undo damage from tariffs

Thousands of farms set to go bankrupt as grain farmers in particular hit by trade disruptions caused by price hikesDonald Trump, having promised to “NEVER LET OUR FARMERS DOWN”, appeared to come through for them this month when he unveiled a $12bn aid package. Industry leaders say thousands of farms will still go bust this year.While the US president has vowed to increase domestic farm production, and even claimed this formed a “big part” of his plan to lower grocery prices for Americans, many US farmers are grappling with mounting financial issues – compounded by Trump’s agenda. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago How bird flu could spark human pandemic as scientists warn of 'genuine threat'

Dozens of outbreaks bird flu have been detected in wild birds and commercial poultry across the UK

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1 week ago The four protein alternatives that deliver the same benefits as eggs amid bird flu threats

Getting enough protein helps people to build and maintain muscle

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1 week ago Swans found dead at city park died of bird flu as public issued with warning

A number of birds were euthanised at the popular city park

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1 week ago Scientists identify key tipping point when bird flu could cause a pandemic in humans

Simulation finds quarantining is most effective in controlling human spread as long as it is done when number of infected people is as low as two

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1 week ago Hundreds of snow geese found dead at Pennsylvania quarry amid suspected bird flu outbreak

Avian influenza mainly affects birds, but in November, an older adult in Washington with backyard poultry became the first confirmed human case of the H5N5 strain

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1 week ago Bird flu virus is adapting to infect cows, Scots scientists warn

Researchers have warned that the disease can infect cow cells and tissues more effectively than older strains.

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2 w. ago Hundreds of storks die in tourist hotspot amid major bird flu outbreak

More than 100 have been found dead in the past 24 hours alone

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2 w. ago Jeremy Clarkson celebrates huge milestone with Lisa Hogan as fans issue same plea

Jeremy Clarkson has been in a relationship with his girlfriend Lisa Hogan for almost a decade and the couple often appear together on Amazon's hit show Clarkson's Farm

Politics

2 w. ago Trump set to announce $12bn aid package for US farmers hit by tariffs

Bailout will help mitigate cost of the president’s trade policies to the sector

Politics

3 w. ago Was animal lover Claudia Schiffer quizzing Keir Starmer over bird flu outbreak closing in on her flock?

Former supermodel Claudia Schiffer - who sat next to Keir Starmer at last week's German state visit banquet - has been hit by a bird flu outbreak near her country mansion.

Science

3 w. ago Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen 'not sorry' as she hits back over appearance comments

Our Yorkshire Farm and Our Farm Next Door star Amanda Owen hit back after social media users posted critical remarks about her

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3 w. ago Christmas dinners in crisis? 'Immensely challenging' year hits turkey and ham supplies

Festive favourites face disruption following outbreaks of bird flu and swine fever

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3 w. ago Bird flu confirmed in Welsh city as multiple swans found dead

Avian flu has been confirmed in one case and more birds from other areas are being tested

Economics

3 w. ago Reeves hit with Labour revolt on farms tax raid as backlash mounts against Budget

A slew of MPs pleaded with the government to review its inheritance tax assault as the fiscal package went through the Commons last night.

Economics

3 w. ago UK bird flu outbreaks spark fears for wildlife as experts issue 'beginning of the end' warning

Wildlife rescuers fear the swan population could be "decimated" following suspected bird flu outbreaks

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3 w. ago Bird flu 'resistant' to human body's defence system as scientists warn of 'pandemic threat'

New research has revealed why bird flu viruses pose a particular threat to humans

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