13 h. ago Urgent warning to Brits over an influx of WASPS: Pest control expert dubs 2025 the 'year of the insects'

Britain faces a surge of wasps, an expert has warned, after scorching temperatures sparked 'the year of the insects'.

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4 d. ago Antisemitism an ‘urgent issue’ for all of British society, Penny Mordaunt warns

A commission co-chaired by Dame Penny has made 10 recommendations to the Government to tackle antisemitism.

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4 d. ago Urgent warning for Brits abroad who vape as tourist hotspots impose strict bans

Brits are being warned to check local laws in their holiday destinations before setting off as multiple countries impose strict vape bans that could result in a hefty fine or even prison time

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4 d. ago Foreign Office issue urgent warning to British tourists in holiday hotspot

Following a rise in drunk tourists behaving badly in the South East Asian tropical paradise, Thailand's authorities have issued new rules for foreigners visiting the picturesque nation

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4 d. ago Brit tourist issues urgent warning about excursions after horror quad bike crash

Tony Holliday, 57, was left with a fractured right leg, head and shoulder injuries after the crash - which happened after being given a complimentary quadbiking trip while on holiday

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5 d. ago Brits could 'riot in the streets again' as urgent internet warning issued

A new report from the Parliament's Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (SITC) said the Online Safety Act is 'not up to scratch' and needs to be overhauled urgently

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1 week ago Brits heading to Canary Islands issued with urgent warning today

AEMET has issued a weather warning for the Canary Islands - where Brits can travel to without needing to quarantine - as powerful winds and lower temperatures are expected to hit the islands from Thursday onwards

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2 w. ago Urgent UK passport warning for Brits as travel expert issues advice

An acclaimed travel expert has warned Brits to check their passports before heading to the airport this summer, after swathes of travellers are still being caught out by a little-known rule

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2 w. ago Europe heat record: Spain and Portugal boil in highest temperatures as wildfires rage across continent fanned by 'suffocating' heatwave while Brit goes missing on Greek island

A punishing heatwave continued to devastate Europe on Monday, with authorities battling wildfires from France to Turkey, and temperatures set to rise further still.

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2 w. ago Urgent warning to Brit holidaymakers as 'suffocating' 46C European heatwave triggers invasion of venomous sea creatures in the Med

A punishing heatwave continued to devastate Europe on Monday, with authorities battling wildfires from France to Turkey, and temperatures set to rise further still.

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2 w. ago Flying insects to swarm gardens in largest numbers seen in recent memory due to 'perfect storm'

Flying Ant Day 2025 could see huge swarms of the insects taking to the skies due to the perfect mix of alternating wet and warm weather conditions, pest experts have warned

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent holiday warning for Brits using their credit cards

The finance expert has warned Brits against using a credit card to withdraw cash while on holiday

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3 w. ago ‘Yuck factor’: eating insects rather than meat to help the planet is failing, study finds

People are disgusted by the idea of eating bugs despite their lighter planetary cost compared to traditional livestockRecent efforts to encourage people to eat insects are doomed to fail because of widespread public disgust at the idea, making it unlikely insects will help people switch from the environmentally ruinous habit of meat consumption, a new study has found.Farming and eating insects has been touted in recent years as a greener alternative to eating traditional meat due to the heavy environmental toll of raising livestock, which is a leading driver of deforestation, responsible for more than half of global water pollution, and may cause more than a third of all greenhouse gases that can be allowed if the world is to avoid disastrous climate change, the new research finds. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Brits issued urgent petrol price warning as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

Petrol prices could increase after further instability in the Middle East, with a recent strike on Iran from Israel meaning the Strait of Hormuz - a key oil shipping channel - could be disrupted

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3 w. ago UK's 34C heatwave sparks urgent eye warning to Brits over 'long

As the nation boils undersweltering temperatures raising the mercury as high as 34C, experts have issued a warning telling people to look after their eyes

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3 w. ago Urgent warning to Brits over an influx of BEES: UK heatwave could create a 'nectar tsunami' that triggers a rapid swarming event, experts warn

According to beekeeper Laurence Edwards, 39, the UK heatwave could create a 'nectar tsunami' that triggers a rapid swarming event.

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4 w. ago Hurricane Erick: Brits sent urgent Foreign Office warning as terrifying maps show 110mph winds

As Tropical Storm Erick continues to intensify, with fears over 'life-threatening' consequences, the UK government has issued an urgent warning to any Brits travelling overseas

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4 w. ago Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them

From turning out the lights to letting leaves rot, these small steps can create big changes at home or in the wild‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insectsInsects are in trouble. Around the world, scientists are reporting catastrophic declines in their numbers, even in nature reserves that are largely protected from human touch. We are also beginning to see huge drops in the populations of other animals – such as birds – that depend on insects as food.Many of the drivers of those declines are structural, and require strong action by governments to turn around. But there are clear, easy steps that anyone can take to support the insect world. For species under such pressure, any respite is important, and we can create refuges for insects in a world increasingly hostile to their survival. In creating better habitats for insects, you can also reap the benefits: thriving gardens, more songbirds, and a healthier web of life. Continue reading...

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