32 h. ago Know your risk: experts warn to protect your sight this Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025

Half of UK glaucoma sufferers remain undiagnosed as Optical Express urges eye tests for early detection

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5 d. ago Pension pots of savers at risk from new UK rule, industry experts warn

Forcing defined contribution schemes to invest a minimum amount in private assets could ‘lead to poorer returns’

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8 d. ago Know your risk: Glaucoma UK launches interactive online quiz to help prevent sight loss

Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025: 30 June – 6 July Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the UK – it can affect anyone, at any time, and is often symptomless.

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2 w. ago Met Office warns UK could see temperatures above 45C and month

Experts at the weather agency warn the risk of extreme heat is rising with climate change

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2 w. ago Warning to anyone taking antidepressants ahead of UK heatwave

As temperatures could soar to 33C, experts warn that certain medications could put Brits at risk of heat-related health issues

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3 w. ago Cuts to UK’s global vaccination funding would risk avoidable child deaths, experts warn

Exclusive: Scientists also say any reduction in Foreign Office funding for vaccine alliance Gavi would harm UK’s soft powerAny cut in UK funding to a global vaccination group would damage soft power and could make British less resilient to infectious diseases, as well as causing avoidable deaths among children, leading vaccine and aid experts have warned.Scientists including Sir Andrew Pollard, who led the development of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, said a major cut in money for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi) could also make the UK less able to respond to a future pandemic. Continue reading...

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