37 h. ago Public should be urged to hoard cash for cyberattacks and blackouts, MPs suggest

The Treasury Select Committee mooted the drastic advice as it warned over the growing shift away from coins and banknotes.

Events

60 h. ago West Lothian resident calls for hospitals to be made safer for immunosuppressed patients

Heather Pentler is urging the public to support a petition calling for new measures to protect vulnerable patients from airborne infections in healthcare settings.

Science

60 h. ago Entire country told to prepare for new pandemic as deadly virus hits every part of it

The US is facing the threat of a new pandemic, with H5N1 bird flu spreading rapidly and widely among the nation's cattle, prompting experts to urge the public to prepare

Events

6 d. ago Public urged to 'stay alert' as Met Police prepares for busy weekend of major events

Officers will be deployed both in central London and across the city in communities and at key venues

Events

7 d. ago Sadiq Khan urged to boost high streets with public art and new community projects

Too many Londoners do not feel ‘meaningfully involved’ in high street regeneration schemes, London Assembly warns

Politics

8 d. ago Chemical incident declared after 'strong acid' erupts from HGV and prompts road closures

Members of the public were urged to avoid the area

Politics

8 d. ago Keir Starmer urges public to reclaim English flag from Southport rioters

Sir Keir Starmer has urged the public to reclaim the English flag, sharing his worries about the far-right claiming ownership of it during a Downing Street reception held to mark St George’s Day.

Politics

8 d. ago VE Day 2025: Veterans and celebs issue moving rallying cry for public to celebrate

With the 80th anniversary of VE Day in just two weeks time veterans have called on the public to mobilise and celebrate it - Brits are urged to have a street party, a picnic in the park or a BBQ

Politics

9 d. ago Consultations for newly proposed East Ayrshire wind farm to start

Locals in East Ayrshire urged to attend public exhibitions

Politics

1 week ago Shopkeepers urge Government to meet them before a planned vaping and smoking crackdown shuts them for good

Signed by 24 shopkeepers, the joint public appeal urges policymakers to consider the consequences of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Politics

1 week ago Fifteen years after Deepwater Horizon, Trump is setting the stage for disaster | Terry Garcia

Cuts to science, environmental and safety agencies are a rejection of hard-won knowledge gained from studying the disaster that occurred 15 years agoLast month, I joined nearly 500 former and current employees of National Geographic, where I was executive vice-president and chief science and exploration officer for 17 years, urging the institution to take a public stance against the Trump administration’s reckless attacks on science. Our letter pointed out that the programs being dismantled are “imperative for the success of our country’s economy and are the foundation of our progress and wellbeing. They make us safer, stronger and more prosperous.” We warned that gutting them is a recipe for disaster.In the face of this danger, none of us can remain silent.Terry Garcia was National Geographic’s executive vice-president and chief science and exploration officer for 17 years. He also served as the assistant secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and deputy administrator of N...

Politics

1 week ago New NHS list reveals the 18 subtle cancer signs that no one can afford to ignore

The NHS ' top cancer doctor is urging the public to look out for subtle changes in their body which could be red-flag signs of cancer.

Politics

2 w. ago Police issue urgent warning after man 'who poses risk to public' absconds from mental health unit before being seen travelling through Central London

Vasile Coceban, 36, was reported missing by staff at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health in Acton Lane, Brent on Wednesday at 10.32am.

Events

2 w. ago Puerto Rico hit by total blackout as all electricity wiped out across island

Puerto Rico has been hit by a total blackout after electricity was wiped out across the island. The public is being urged to take precautions to deal with the power shortage in the coming hours

Events

2 w. ago Public urged to use NHS Lanarkshire’s Minor Injury Units for non

People are encouraged to phone 111 before attending a Minor Injury Unit. Those who do will be given priority over those who walk-in - resulting in quicker treatment.

Events

2 w. ago Warning as 'unprecedented' number of deadly Asian hornets could 'butcher' UK bees

The public has been urged to "be vigilant everywhere" as experts warn there is a "strong risk" of record-high Asian hornet numbers in 2025

Events

2 w. ago Worksop 'explosion' sees emergency services rush to street as building 'destroyed'

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of an "explosion" at a property in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, and are urging members of the public to avoid the area

Events

2 w. ago Wildfire still burning on Scottish island with helicopter due at scene

The public have been urged to stay away from the area.

Events

2 w. ago Firefighters continue to tackle Arran wildfire as public urged to avoid area

Emergency services remain on the scene of a large grass fire on the Isle of Arran which broke out on Thursday afternoon.

Events

3 w. ago Public urged to stay away from vast area of Wales badly damaged by huge fires

The incident is one of several that firefighters in Wales have had to deal with this week

Events