3 h. ago The Guardian view on Europe’s heatwave: leaders should remind the public why ambitious targets matter | Editorial

With net zero targets under attack from the populist right, dangerously high temperatures should refocus mindsAt times like now, with dangerously high temperatures in several European countries, the urgent need for adaptation to an increasingly unstable climate is clearer than ever. From the French government’s decision to close schools to the bans in most of Italy on outdoor work at the hottest time of day, the immediate priority is to protect people from extreme heat – and to recognise that a heatwave can take a higher toll than a violent storm.People who are already vulnerable, due to age or illness or poor housing, face the greatest risks from heatwaves. As well as changes to rules and routines, public health warnings are vital, especially where records are being broken and people are unfamiliar with the conditions. In the scorching European summer of 2022, an estimated 68,000 people died due to heat. Health, welfare and emergency systems must respond to those nee...

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5 h. ago M&S shoppers warned 'it's only a matter of time' after cyber attack update

People are being warned to report any scam emails before they delete them

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6 h. ago People warned to watch out for scam emails following cyber attack on M&S

Which? said anyone with doubts over emails received out of the blue should contact the store directly before clicking on any links.

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9 h. ago Exactly how many beers it takes to get a hangover according to a doctor

A doctor has explained the immediate impact that alcohol has on the body, as she warned people to be wary of how much they are drinking.

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13 h. ago Six major UK weather warnings issued for 36C heatwave as temperatures higher than Barbados

The UK is facing scorching temperatures in parts of the country today where the mercury is expected to rise into the mid 30Cs and here are warnings people are being urged to take

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13 h. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

Social Security Scotland has issued crucial advice to people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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13 h. ago Travel warning issued to people using fat jabs to slim down for their summer holidays: they could be in for a shock

Slimming jab users could be left facing a heavy financial hurdle this summer by failing to declare they are taking them when they go abroad.

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15 h. ago Common gym habit causing horrifying 'face distortion' in people with lip filler: Surgeon warning

As people continue to flock to clinics for their regular lip filler appointments this summer, leading plastic surgeons are asking patients to steer clear from this gym activity.

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35 h. ago HMRC to impose higher tax rate on 7m UK households as frozen thresholds take effect

The number of people paying higher rate tax is expected to hit more than 7 million this year as HMRC issues a warning to 5 million people who will pay the highest rate of tax

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35 h. ago New report suggests Lifetime ISAs may need to carry a warning for some people

Savers must make their first payment into their LISA before the age of 40 and can add up to £4,000 per year until they reach 50.

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36 h. ago Women and people of colour issued warning over using AI for health advice

Certain demographics of people run the risk of receiving inaccurate or outdated medical information when asking chatbots for advice - and so should remain wary, an expert has said

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58 h. ago ‘Explosive increase’ of ticks that cause meat allergy in US due to climate crisis

Unusually aggressive lone star ticks, common in the south-east, are spreading to areas previously too cold for themBlood-sucking ticks that trigger a bizarre allergy to meat in the people they bite are exploding in number and spreading across the US, to the extent that they could cover the entire eastern half of the country and infect millions of people, experts have warned.Lone star ticks have taken advantage of rising temperatures by the human-caused climate crisis to expand from their heartland in the south-east US to areas previously too cold for them, in recent years marching as far north as New York and even Maine, as well as pushing westwards. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Brits travelling to Benidorm told to avoid making 'huge mistake' when using taxis

A Brit abroad has warned people visiting Benidorm this year that there are allegedly "fake taxis" driving around, urging people to exercise caution when they're travelling

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4 d. ago Finance experts advises everyone to keep £400 in cash at home

A finance expert has warned people to keep money at home in cash in case of emergencies - but having more than a certain amount might trigger a HMRC investigation

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4 d. ago Complaining at the dinner table could be a subtle sign of dementia

An expert warned that your tastes can change with dementia, causing people to no longer enjoy certain foods.

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4 d. ago Driving expert issues warning over road sign 'people often get wrong'

Annie, a registered driving instructor and viral advisor, has issued a warning to motorists about the road sign that people 'get mixed up with' and explained the true meaning

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5 d. ago Health expert warns PIP cuts could affect people with three 'invisible' conditions

The eligibility rules for PIP (Personal Independence Payment) are tightening from next year

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5 d. ago You're using plasters WRONG! First aid myth is triggering nasty infections, doctor warns

Dr Zoe Williams, an NHS GP working in London and resident doctor for ITV 's This Morning, warned of the 'biggest mistake' that people make when it comes to wearing plasters.

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5 d. ago Urgent manhunt for three escaped prisoners on the run for days

Police call on public to help in search for trio who fled HMP Springhill – but warn people not to approach them

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5 d. ago The truth about fruit juice and smoothies: should you down them or ditch them?

Some experts say we shouldn’t drink any fruit juices at all. Others point to the fibre, vitamins and anti-inflammatories they provide. Here’s what you need to knowWhen my sister saw me drinking a glass of orange juice at breakfast, she was horrified. “You’re drinking pure sugar!” she said.Juice, once considered so virtuous people paid good money to go on “juice fasts”, has been demonised over the past decade. The epidemiologist and author Tim Spector has said orange juice should “come with a health warning” and he’d rather people drink Coca-Cola. Despite this, the global juice market is growing, with chains such as Joe & the Juice expanding rapidly – and in an umbrella review last year, Australian researchers found potential health benefits to drinking juice. Continue reading...

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