6 h. ago Surgeon suspended for nine months after colleagues noticed smell on his breath at work

Dr Vivek Vatikutti was found to have posed a "real risk to patient safety" after being found to be drunk at work

Economics

24 h. ago Urgent recall issued for B&Q electric blanket over potential fire risk

The blanket has been recalled after safety officials warned it could overheat and pose a serious fire and shock risk

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36 h. ago Adults in England with eating disorders wait up to 700 days for treatment, report finds

Audit finds on average adults wait twice as long as children for assessment and more than 10 times as long to be treatedAdults with eating disorders in England are waiting up to 700 days for vital treatment, according to a report.The stark figures were revealed in the first report of the National Audit of Eating Disorders (NAED), which looked at access to eating disorder services across the country. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago ‘Too thin for help’: Eating disorder patients turned away because their BMI is too low

Shocking report highlights how some patients are waiting up to two years to get specialist help

Science

3 d. ago Do not eat warning issued as Aldi recalls Christmas canape due to hidden allergy risk

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) , this makes the snacks pose a 'possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg' - which can cause potentially fatal reactions.

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3 d. ago Aldi issues urgent recall of Christmas food item as warning issued to shoppers

The supermarket is recalling its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets due to them containing an undeclared allergen. The Food Standards Agency is warning the item could pose a health risk to some shoppers

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6 d. ago Jimmy Carr addresses 'eating disorder' claims after weight loss

The comedian, 53, also revealed he’s ‘addicted’ to getting ‘tweakments’ to his face

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6 d. ago People warned 'do not drink' this Christmas alcohol as urgent health alert issued

A food recall alert has been issued as this drink poses a risk to some people.

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6 d. ago Met police face independent inquiry over fears 300 recruits not properly vetted

Home secretary to order special investigation amid concern inadequate checks during hiring spree may pose criminal risk The home secretary is to order an independent special inquiry into whether the Metropolitan police allowed hundreds of recruits to join without proper vetting amid fears they may pose a criminal risk.The Guardian has learned that the inquiry will be carried out by the policing inspectorate, with concerns centred on 300 new officers hired between 2016 and 2023. Continue reading...

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 d. ago Sophie Turner's aristocrat ex Peregrine Pearson shares a kiss with Brooklyn Beckham's ex Hana Cross on a very cosy date

The aristocrat, 30, and the model, 28, shared a passionate kiss while on a date at a West London bar on Tuesday evening.

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7 d. ago Tragic Eugenia Cooney's close bond with her mother: 'Deb' has guided  career of YouTuber, 31, and insists her daughter 'eats and takes good care of herself'

The influencer, who attended a recovery center in 2019 for her eating disorder, is believed to live with her mother, who has been a constant presence since Eugenia first found fame in 2014.

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8 d. ago Work is underway in South Lanarkshire to tackle Ash Dieback Disease in trees

Specialist teams will only be felling trees that pose an unacceptable level of risk to the public.

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8 d. ago Consuming lots of energy drinks may raise heart disease and stroke risk, say doctors

Study cites case of otherwise fit and healthy man in his 50s who had a stroke after eight-drink-a-day habitHeavy consumption of energy drinks may raise the risk of heart disease and pose a serious risk of stroke, doctors have warned.Millions of people worldwide regularly drink the products, which are non-alcoholic and typically contain more than 150mg of caffeine per litre, very high glucose-based sugar content and varying quantities of other chemicals. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Tesco issues urgent recall for own brand product over allergy fears

The popular product has an ingredient that may pose a health risk and was not listed in the label

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8 d. ago 'Beloved mum' died after 'catching legionella infection from hot tub on birthday trip'

Retired butcher's assistant Paulette Crookes died aged 70 after contracting legionella from a hot tub on the Isle of Wight, with an inquest hearing its water was 'off-colour'

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8 d. ago Are heavy EVs more likely to kill pedestrians in collisions than petrol and diesel cars?

With batteries adding additional bulk, there have been growing concerns that EVs pose a greater risk to pedestrians. A University of Leeds study has analysed UK crash data to find the answers.

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9 d. ago Liverpool stars urged to act as Mohamed Salah's explosive interview puts them 'in jeopardy'

Mohamed Salah has been criticised for his public outburst against Liverpool and Arne Slot due to the risk posed to his team-mates

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9 d. ago Tesco shoppers warned 'do not eat' as party food item poses 'possible health risk'

Find out all the information on the urgent recall just below.

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