6 h. ago UKHSA issues 'wear a mask' warning as 4 illnesses spread in UK

Winter illnesses have started doing the rounds now that the colder weather has set in and deaths from one have risen by 15%

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6 h. ago Brits urged to 'mask up' as four illnesses spread country in pandemic era warning

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to Brits as the weather turns colder and a number of bugs are doing the rounds

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23 h. ago UKHSA says 'wear a mask' as four illnesses spread across country

A number of nasty illnesses are doing the rounds

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3 d. ago UK homeowners warned to check attics this month for pests which are illegal to remove

Homeowners have been urged to keep an eye out in their attics for any signs of one particular pest

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5 d. ago The Guardian view on the US and Venezuela: Trump’s ‘war on drugs’ ramps up military threats to Maduro | Editorial

Hawks want regime change. Democrats and others are right to warn against illegal and unauthorised use of forceThe drumbeat is growing louder. Covert operations are supposed to remain just that, but on Wednesday Donald Trump confirmed that he had approved secret CIA actions in Venezuela and suggested that he was considering strikes on its territory. These comments follow the administration’s extrajudicial killings at sea: attacks on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean that have left at least 27 dead – a frightening new precedent denounced by UN experts as illegal. The US has already built up forces in the region, with about 6,500 troops now stationed there. “No to war in the Caribbean No to regime change No to coups d’état orchestrated by the CIA,” railed Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s dictator, after Mr Trump’s remarks.The US president’s repeated claim that each boat strike saves 25,000 American lives is even more preposterous than it first sounds. The fentanyl that killed 48,000 peopl...

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5 d. ago UKHSA issues flu warning after 'early' spike as cases and hospital admissions rise

Health experts warn of a rise in positive tests for flu in the past week, with flu season coming early

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5 d. ago Pet owners warned of 'mystery illness' causing dogs concerning symptoms after walks

Dog owners have been warned to remain mindful of a 'mystery illness' after taking their pets for a walk in the woods - with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, abdominal pain, muscle tremors and elevated temperature

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6 d. ago Vet's stark warning to dog owners over 'mystery illness' after autumn walks

A warning has been issued to dog owners who notice a change in their pets after taking them on a woodland walk around three days prior - as vets share symptoms of a rare illness they could have picked up

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1 week ago Home Office releases footage of small boat migrants being deported under France deal

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned anyone considering trying to arrive in Britain by illegal routes should 'think twice' as the Government battles to end small boat crossings

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1 week ago Vladimir Putin targets western weapons in apocalyptic bombing raid on Ukraine

Dictator Vladimir Putin launched an evil attack on a Ukrainian port, near Odesa, after one of the dictator's closest allies sent a chilling warning about the illegal invasion

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1 week ago Vet's urgent warning as disease making dogs ill can pass to humans

It can be especially dangerous for children, older people and anyone with a compromised immune system

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2 w. ago Covid experts advise wearing masks again just three years after pandemic ended

Some people are being urged to start wearing face masks again as we enter the winter period

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2 w. ago Kemi Badenoch sets out Tory plans to deport 150,000 migrants a year with Trump

A Removals Force modelled on the ICE agency would be given £1.6 billion and ‘sweeping new powers’ including facial recognition without warning to spot illegal immigrants

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2 w. ago UK bans six food items from EU flights from today with £5,000 fine

The UKHSA has issued a stern warning to holidaymakers returning this October half term, with officials threatening to impose hefty £5,000 fines for bringing everyday items back through customs

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2 w. ago Strictly's Amy Dowden issues 'remember' warning in gushing Thomas Skinner message after illness

The professional dancer is taking part in the BBC One dance contest with the former Apprentice candidate

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2 w. ago OAPs at retirement block who vape and take drugs told 'action will taken'

Homemanor House in Watford, Herts, sent a letter to all residents warning against smoking and illegal substance use last week, but one resident said he 'had to laugh'

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2 w. ago Starmer issues benefits warning for young people with mental illnesses

The prime minister said he was concerned that young people on benefits could end up on welfare for life

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3 w. ago Starmer issues benefit warning for young people with mental illnesses

The Prime Minister said he was concerned that young people on benefits could end up on welfare for life

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3 w. ago UKHSA issues 'avoid contact' alert as new Covid strain spreads

The Status or XFG strain is the most prevalent, according to the latest figures

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3 w. ago 'The most important thing': UKHSA issues advice on new Covid mutations as cases rise

Cases of Covid have been rising across the UK 🤧

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