9 h. ago UK health experts urge people to 'stay inside' between 11am and 3pm this week

A spokesperson for NHS England has issued urgent advice amid the heatwave

Science

9 h. ago How to stay safe in a heatwave as 'risk of death' amber health alert issued ahead of 33C hot spell

Health experts have issued advice on how to stay safe in extreme heat as amber heat-health alerts have been issued across England

Events

9 h. ago UK households warned 'do not' leave fans on overnight during heatwave

A sleep expert has urged people to turn their fans off before sleeping

Events

9 h. ago Millions of people told not to dry clothes outside this week

Wales is set to sizzle this week with temperatures of 30C forecast in some areas, but experts are urging people not to hang their washing out to dry outside during the heatwave

Politics

12 h. ago Storage company at centre of Middleton fire issues statement as people urged to stay away

Crews have begun a second day in attendance

Politics

12 h. ago Experts say vitamin D deficiency shows in your skin and legs

The NHS has said that around 1 in 6 adults in the UK have low levels of Vitamin D - and this can lead to a variety of skin and leg symptoms

Politics

13 h. ago Hurricane Erick moved to Category 4 as 'extremely dangerous' storm to hit Mexico

Hurricane Erick has been upgraded to Category 4, meaning 'extremely dangerous' winds are likely - people have been urged to stay in their homes or to move to shelters

Events

13 h. ago Middleton fire LIVE updates as smoke fills air after crews battle flames overnight

People are being urged to keep windows shut

Events

24 h. ago Drug overdoses are increasing for the first time in years and health experts are trying to figure out why

Street drug overdoses rise for the first time in 17 months, a new report from the CDC states.

Events

32 h. ago First UK rabies death in 13 years as holidaymaker dies after contact with stray dog in Morocco

Health expert says there is no risk to the wider public after person in Yorkshire dies from rabies

Events

37 h. ago Older people urged to check for State Pension back payments worth over £8,300

DWP has paid our more than £100 million in arrears payments for historical errors linked to National Insurance credits.

Economics

37 h. ago Hay fever or Covid? How to tell the difference as new Nimbus variant hits UK

Health experts explain the difference in symptoms as pollen levels increase and the new Covid NB.1.8.1 variant surges in UK

Events

49 h. ago People urged to celebrate high street heroes for 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards

You can also put your home area forward for national accolades including Town of the Year.

Events

52 h. ago Experts claim poor incontinence care is contributing to NHS bed blocking crisis

A study found that 500 medical professionals believe beds are blocked by people in hospital who would be able to be discharged sooner should the quality of care be better.

Events

53 h. ago Health experts want you to stop making these common hygiene mistakes this festival season

These common festival habits can cause potential health risks 🎶

Science

57 h. ago Millions who have suffered a single bout of food poisoning could be at higher risk of bowel cancer: Doctors reveal how little

Every year in the UK around 2.4million people fall ill with food poisoning that leaves them suffering from vomiting and crippling stomach cramps.

Science

63 h. ago UK households told to stay indoors between 11am and 3pm on Thursday

UK households told to stay indoors between 11am and 3pm on Thursday  Birmingham Live

Politics

69 h. ago How deleting your old emails could help England avoid major water shortages

Data centres require a large amount of water for cooling processes, say the Environment Agency, which is urging people to help manage the pressure on them

Politics

3 d. ago Dismissed members of CDC vaccine committee call Kennedy's actions 'destabilizing'

The 17 experts recently dismissed from a government vaccine advisory panel say Health Secretary Robert F

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3 d. ago Soundproof booths and mental health days needed for employees, HR experts say

A new report has revealed the changes that need to be made in the workplace to accommodate the needs of the upcoming generation.

Society