3 h. ago NHS warning for seven groups of people after snow alert across Scotland

The NHS has issued a warning to people who are at risk of experiencing health complications from the cold weather, as the Met Office issues snow weather alerts

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5 h. ago Watch out for online contact with Chinese spies, UK defence minister warns public

After MI5 issues China espionage alert to parliament, Luke Pollard says message should be heeded by all citizensUK politics live – latest updatesOrdinary UK citizens need to watch out for online contact with Chinese spies, the defence minister has said, after MI5 issued an espionage alert to parliament.Luke Pollard said a warning given to parliamentarians on Tuesday that China was attempting to recruit individuals with access to sensitive information should also be heeded by the public at large. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago We will not tolerate ‘covert’ interference, says minister amid China spying risk

MPs, peers and parliamentary staff have been warned by MI5 over spying threats from Chinese security services.

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24 h. ago MI5 names two people in alert to MPs and peers about Chinese espionage

Spy agency says Amanda Qui and Shirly Shen have been using LinkedIn to ‘obtain non-public and insider insights’MI5 has issued an espionage alert to MPs and peers warning that two people linked to the Chinese intelligence service are actively seeking to recruit parliamentarians.The two people, who operate as headhunters on the LinkedIn professional networking website aiming to obtain “non-public and insider insights”, MI5 said, are also targeting economists, thinktank staff and civil servants for their access to politicians. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago MI5 issues new China espionage warning after spies pose as headhunters on LinkedIn to target MPs

Security minister Dan Jarvis said the government will not tolerate ‘covert and calculated’ attempts by China to interfere with the UK’s sovereign affairs

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25 h. ago Chinese spying amounts to interference in UK democracy, minister says, after MI5 warns MPs – politics live

Dan Jarvis, the security minister, says China is trying to contact MPs and peers to get sensitive information about parliamentBack at the Reform UK press conference, Zia Yusuf, the party’s head of policy, has just finished outlining his plan to cut spending on foreignersAs he finished, Yusuf claimed this was “treachery”.Labour is making the conscious and deliberate decision to continue funding extortionate amounts to foreign nationals, to the detriment of British citizens.And I don’t know what to call that. Frankly, in my view, it’s treachery. I think it’s appalling. British people are sick and tired of it.Just a few months ago, Rachel Reeves was saying she couldn’t afford to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Now it looks like becoming her latest U-turn.This isn’t because the economic circumstances have improved. Quite the opposite. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago MI5 issues urgent espionage alert after Chinese spy plots come to light

Security Minister Dan Jarvis told MPs that Chinese intelligence officers have been trying to 'recruit and cultivate' Parliamentary insiders - often pretending to be companies or external headhunters

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26 h. ago MI5 warns MPs they could be targeted by Chinese spies in new ‘espionage alert’

A new ‘espionage alert’ has been circulated to members of the houses of Commons and Lords, issued by the security services

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50 h. ago Health chiefs accused of a 'cover up' after failing to reveal data that may link Covid jabs to excess deaths

Last year, a cross-party group of 21 MPs and peers expressed alarm about 'growing public and professional concerns' over the UK's rates of excess deaths since 2020.

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3 d. ago Serious 'act now' alcohol warning for anyone who gets hangovers after drinking

The government is urging people to 'know the signs' in a fresh alert

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8 d. ago Canary Islands issues amber alert for storms as three people die in tidal surge

Strong winds, rains and storms continue to batter the holiday destination

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1 week ago Wales 'could see' northern lights tomorrow after red alert issued update

The Aurorawatch UK project has today issued a ‘red alert’ meaning with skies quite clear people mightbe ale to see them with the naked eye

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2 w. ago 'Put a face mask on' alert as health expert warns millions of people at risk

People, including children, are being encouraged to take precautions if they have a prevalent medical condition

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2 w. ago Protests outside MPs' homes to lead to jail under major new law

The Government says protesting outside the homes of MPs, peers and councillors 'crosses a line', with new restrictions making it punishable with prison terms

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2 w. ago Activists could be jailed for six months for protesting outside MPs’ homes

Law aimed at tackling harassment will criminalise protests outside homes of MPs in England and Wales amid rise in complaintsActivists could be jailed for up to six months for protesting outside MPs’ homes in England and Wales under a new law aimed at tackling harassment of politicians after a surge of intimidation complaints.The law would criminalise protests outside the homes of MPs, peers and councillors as well as others who have stood for public office – and is likely to draw further criticism that the government is squeezing the right to protest. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago NHS issues 'tell your doctor' alert for people taking painkiller gabapentin

The prescription-only medicine can have some side effects made worse with certain substances

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2 w. ago Medication alert on Halloween for people with eight common conditions

Certain ingredients in common Halloween sweets may impact the effectiveness and severity of your medication

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3 w. ago MPs and peers to grill Attorney General over collapsed spying case

His appearance comes in a round of hearings by the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy as it investigates the collapse of the case.

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3 w. ago Prosecution chief to be quizzed in Parliament over collapse of China spying case

Director of public prosecutions Stephen Parkinson and securocrat Matt Collins will be questioned by MPs and peers.

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3 w. ago 'Prepare' alert issued urging people to buy batteries by Thursday

People have been warned of potential power cuts, prompting a warning to check their battery supplies

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