8 h. ago PM says no new mask guidance is needed as he urges people to use their 'common sense'

It comes after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) wrote in a blog last week that 'masks continue to be a useful tool in limiting the spread of respiratory viruses in some situations'.

Politics

10 h. ago Real Housewives of Cheshire star shares cancer diagnosis after suffering with sore throat

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Debbie Davies has urged people to get checked out after discovering she has tonsil cancer caused by the HPV virus

Science

11 h. ago Firefighters describe terrifying moment teenage girl broke though ice and plunged into 30

Officials are urging people to stay off ice, as it’s hard to tell how thick it is

Events

17 h. ago NHS 24 urging people to check supplies and ensure they have enough prescribed medicines to last through festive period

December’s rush and excitement often cause people to overlook their repeat prescriptions, which leads to unnecessary anxiety and disruption over the holidays.

Politics

21 h. ago Lights out: can dimming the sun really save us from global warming?

How to stem global warming is an increasingly urgent question. Some people are thinking outside the box

Events

41 h. ago Alistair Petrie urges public to ‘protect young people from harm’ as he backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign

Alistair Petrie has given his backing to The Independent’s SafeCall campaign, which aims to raise £165,000 to support the 70,000 children who go missing every year in the UK.

Politics

44 h. ago Strengthening one body part now will help boost metabolism and lower risk of dementia

One doctor has urged people to start training one body part to help lower the risk of several health conditions

Events

45 h. ago 'Superflu' warning as cases skyrocket and schools forced to close across Britain

The NHS has urged people to get their flu vaccines urgently as a 'superflu' spreads rapidly across the UK - several schools have also had to close as many fall ill

Events

47 h. ago UKHSA 'do not visit loved ones' alert as people urged to stop 'outbreaks'

'You should stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop'

Events

50 h. ago Call off your Christmas strike! London NHS chief's message to doctors amid superflu wave

Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms

Events

50 h. ago Superflu: 'Call off your Christmas strike,' London NHS chief urges doctors as virus rips through city

Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms

Science

51 h. ago Japan issues megaquake advisory in north after magnitude 7.5 earthquake

Officials said probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake was only about 1% but they have urged people to be preparedJapan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s main island of Honshu.Damage from the quake was modest – 34 mostly mild injuries and some damage to roads and buildings. Continue reading...

Politics

51 h. ago Naproxen and aspirin warning as NHS says 'do not mix' with common drug

The NHS has urged people to avoid taking one common painkiller alongside other NSAIDs

Events

56 h. ago Weather warnings remain with threat of 90mph winds from Storm Bram

The Met Office urged people to be careful in coastal areas with an amber warning in north-west Scotland.

Events

56 h. ago People considering investments opportunities urged to use new firm checker tool

Around 800,000 people reported losing money to investments or pensions‑related scams in the 12 months to May 2024, the FCA said.

Economics

61 h. ago Urgent 'super flu' two day vaccine warning as cases skyrocket across UK

People have been urged to get their flu vaccine in the next two days to ensure a flu-free Christmas

Events

63 h. ago Clare Balding leads mascots through London urging people to get cancer screening

Balding, who had thyroid cancer more than a decade ago, teamed up with Stand Up To Cancer.

Politics

65 h. ago Kemi Badenoch urges 'common sense' after No 10 backs calls for people to wear face masks in public amid 'tidal wave' of superflu cases

Calls for the return of face masks caused a political row today after an NHS leader said Britons experiencing flu or cold symptoms should wear one in public places.

Politics

65 h. ago England flu hotspots mapped: See areas worst hit by 'mutant strain'

Flu cases are surging across England with people being urged to go back to wearing face masks if have symptoms – and below a map highlights the worst affected hospitals in the country

Events

66 h. ago Japan earthquake live updates: First official megaquake warning issued after 34 hurt by rare 7.5

Nuclear power plants urgently carry out checks and at least 90,000 people evacuated

Events