7 h. ago Irish economy at risk from ‘global shocks’, ESRI report warns

The think tank also said the presence of multinational corporations ‘remains a tremendous positive for the Irish economy’.

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12 h. ago Doctors would be 'irresponsible' to strike while NHS is battered by record levels of super

The PM urged medics to call off their walkout as health leaders warned the 'double-whammy' of flu and industrial action left them facing a 'worst case scenario' in the run-up to Christmas.

Events

15 h. ago Urgent fire risk warning over 85,000 Candy, Hoover and Haier tumble dryers

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent safety warning over 85,000 tumble dryers that pose a serious fire risk - and owners are advised to stop using them immediately

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15 h. ago Is it time to mask up? As mutant flu outbreak threatens to cripple the NHS, leading experts give their verdict

As cases of the super flu sweep across Britain and hospitals declare critical incidents, experts declare that more people need to wear masks

Science

16 h. ago Last chance to be vaccinated against flu in time for Christmas, UKHSA warns Britons

The number of people in hospital in England with flu is at a record high for this time of year

Events

16 h. ago Urgent warning as 85,000 tumble dryers in UK at risk of catching fire as shoppers told ‘stop using immediately’

A MAJOR safety alert has been issued after more than 85,000 tumble dryers in homes across the UK were found to pose a serious fire risk. The government has warned that thousands of integrated heat-pump tumble dryers made by Haier and a string of well-known brands could burst into flames due to a dangerous electrical...

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17 h. ago Two people taken to hospital after firefighters called to blaze at flat off Grassmarket

Two people, including a firefighter, have been taken to hospital after crews battled a flat fire near Edinburgh’s Grassmarket.

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19 h. ago Flu hospital admissions rise across Scotland: All you need to know about increase in cases

Almost 1,000 people were admitted to hospitals across Scotland as a result of flu last week

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20 h. ago Grassmarket incident: Two people including firefighter taken to hospital after fire in Edinburgh's Grassmarket

The area was closed on Thursday morning with people told to avoid the area.

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20 h. ago 'Super flu' warning as nation’s top doctor warns NHS faces 'worst

New NHS England data has revealed the number of young and old people being hospitalised with flu as ‘winter viruses start to engulf hospitals’ with staff 'pushed to the limit'

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21 h. ago Urgent warning as 85,000 tumble dryers in UK risk catching fire

Eight brands are affected by the warning and are at risk of catching fire

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21 h. ago Government issues major warning as 85,000 tumble dryers present fire risk

An urgent safety check has been issued for heat pump tumble dryers with Brits being told 'do not use'.

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21 h. ago Flu cases in NHS hospitals jump 55% in one week, figures show

The NHS is under strain as it tackles high flu cases, with some hospitals asking people to wear face masks.

Science

21 h. ago Londoners reveal what would encourage them to cycle more in the capital: safer car drivers

Cycling levels in the capital are at record levels, but many still don’t want to take to two wheels

Transport

22 h. ago Urgent warning 85,000 tumble dryers in UK risk catching fire

Eight brands are affected by the warning and are at risk of catching fire

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23 h. ago 'Risk' warning as record levels of people in hospital with flu

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has issued a warning

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31 h. ago Britain slipping down global league table for youth employment, says report

PwC warns that future of a generation is at risk and that jobs crisis is costing UK economy up to £26bn a yearBritain is slipping down the global league table for youth employment amid a dramatic rise in worklessness that is putting a generation’s future at risk, research has warned.Sounding the alarm over a worsening youth jobs crisis, the report from the accountancy firm PwC said Britain’s economy was missing out on £26bn a year because of sharp regional divisions in youth joblessness. Continue reading...

Politics

40 h. ago Everything to know as K virus outbreak hits UK in major superflu season

Cases of the H3N2 flu strain - also known as subclade K - have surged in recent weeks with some 1,717 hospital beds being occupied and 69 people being in critical care

Science

48 h. ago UK weather forecast LIVE as Met Office warns 38 regions at risk from Storm Bram

Three Met Office weather warnings remain in place today as Storm Bram continues to batter the UK - with the national weather agency warning of a 'danger to life' in places

Events

52 h. ago Massachusetts issues warning after state records first case of incurable fatal lung disease

The confirmation of Massachusetts' first case of an incurable lung disease in a countertop maker led health officials to urgently warn the industry about the fatal risk of inhaling toxic dust.

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