4 h. ago Urgent water shortage warning amid heatwaves as experts say 'we must change'

We need to start holding onto our water as a precious resource and appreciated for the critical role it plays in our economy, ecosystems and to keep us alive, experts have warned

Events

8 h. ago How to cool your home in a heatwave: expert tips for short and long term temperature control without air con

These engineer-approved quick fixes and climate change future proofing will help you combat high temperatures in your home now and in heatwaves to come

Society

8 h. ago Why do trains get cancelled when there's a heatwave? Experts reveal why extreme heat makes Britain's public transport network grind to a halt

As temperatures across the UK skyrocket, Britain's public transport network has ground to a halt.

Politics

32 h. ago Shoppers warned of potential shortage of popular product on supermarket shelves this summer

Fears of a shortage come after workers at a warehouse in Bristol announced strike action

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35 h. ago Can it be 'too hot' to work? Expert reveals exact rules for working in a heatwave

It's heatwave time for us Brits and that could mean you're considering skiving off work. But, you might be in for a 'free' day off if temperatures keep on soaring

Politics

38 h. ago Brits warned of wine shortage as UK bottling factory plans strike this summer

Workers from Encirc site in Bristol, who supply wine to all major UK supermarkets, are set to strike between June 19 and July 5.

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50 h. ago Wine shortage warning as workers at UK bottling factory planning summer strike

Over 200 Unite members at the Encirc site in Avonmouth, Bristol, are set to strike between June 19 and July 5 - with the company supplying all UK major supermarkets with wine

Events

3 d. ago England faces 5bn litre a day water shortage as urgent warning issued

England's public water supply could be short by five billion litres a day by 2055 without urgent action to future-proof resources, the Environment Agency has warned.

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3 d. ago Warning as England faces 5bn litre a day water shortage without urgent action

Pressures on the public water supply include the climate crisis, population increases and emerging technologies, as well as the need to generate energy and to grow food

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3 d. ago UK faces daily water shortage of five billion litres a day by 2055 unless urgent action is taken as officials warn it will 'threaten way of life'

The shortfall - equivalent to a third of the country's daily use - is being blamed on climate change , population growth and more demand from businesses.

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3 d. ago England faces ‘huge’ water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, officials warn

Urgent action is needed to cut leaks, curb demand and build new water supply schemes, the Environment Agency warns.

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6 d. ago Tea expert reveals exactly why you should drink a cuppa during a heatwave as UK sizzles

EXCLUSIVE: Tea experts at Whittard of Chelsea have waded in on the great cuppa argument - and finally revealed that drinking a brew in the heat can be good for you. Let's find out why

Politics

7 d. ago Gardening expert shares 'genius' tip to tell if your plants need watering in heatwave

As the UK braces for a heatwave, a gardening expert has shared a simple 'old-school' tip to tell if your plants need watering - and it doesn't involve sticking your finger in the soil

Economics

8 d. ago Water shortage warning issued as more UK areas 'in drought' after driest spring in over a century

Measures are being put in place to preserve water in affected areas

Events

2 w. ago People with cancer face ‘ticking timebomb’ due to NHS staff shortages

Royal College of Radiologists warns of long delays to have surgery or treatment, raising chances of disease spreadingPeople with cancer face a “ticking timebomb” of delays in getting diagnosed and treated because the NHS is too short-staffed to provide prompt care, senior doctors have warned.An NHS-wide shortage of radiologists and oncologists means patients are enduring long waits to have surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy and have a consultant review their care.“Our waiting times for breast radiotherapy are now the worst I have ever known in 20 years.”“Current wait for head and neck cancers [is] six weeks, meaning possible progression before radiotherapy.”“A multiple week wait for palliative treatment has sometimes led to deterioration to the point is no longer possible.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK tampons found with pesticide levels 40 times higher than drinking water limits

Scientists have discovered dangerously high levels of a cancer-linked pesticide in UK tampons — tested at 40 times the safe limit for drinking water — raising urgent concerns over health risks

Politics

4 w. ago Probation staff shortages threaten to derail plans to safely release prisoners early, ministers warned

Exclusive: ‘Vital window’ to boost probation workforce before prison reforms put huge pressure on service already in chaos, says union chief

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4 w. ago Sea temperatures around the UK and Ireland soar to 4°C above usual

Waters around the UK and Ireland are gripped by an 'extreme' marine heatwave, experts have revealed.

Politics

4 w. ago Warnings of dire worker shortages as UK net migration figures halve

Sir Keir Starmer announced plans he promised will ‘significantly’ reduce immigration this month but according to new figures the number was already dramatically falling because of measures introduced by the Tories

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