17 m. ago Warning over nasal decongestant spray that can actually make symptoms worse

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society warns that using sprays beyond a week can cause 'rebound congestion'

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24 h. ago Pharmacists issue serious warning to anyone using popular cold and flu medicine

Health professionals have warned of the risks of using nasal decongestant sprays to treat blocked noses that many are not aware of

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47 h. ago Warning over blocked nose spray that can actually worsen symptoms

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society warns that using sprays beyond a week can cause 'rebound congestion'

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6 d. ago Families seek funds in bid to block Chinese 'mega embassy' amid warnings of threats to national security

Plans for the site by the Tower of London were blocked by the last Tory government on security grounds. But they look set to be allowed by Labour, which wants closer ties with Beijing.

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9 d. ago 'Coward' Keir Starmer warned his 'party before people' move to axe local elections will block investment worth 'billions' to struggling economy

Labour has pushed back votes to 2027 in four areas that were due to gain a directly-elected mayor in 2026 in what critics said was a 'dictatorial' move.

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9 d. ago Surge in people visiting A&E for headaches, blocked noses, hiccups and other minor ailments, medics warn: 'The system isn't working'

Millions are clogging up A&Es across the country with minor ailments including blocked noses and hiccups due to the GP appointment crisis, experts have warned.

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1 week ago Popular temporary fix for blocked drains actually makes issue 'far worse'

A plumber has warned against the popular temporary fix for blocked drains, and shared his expert advice for clearing them at home.

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1 week ago Fresh Fire TV Stick warning as households look for new ways to stream illegally

Housholds have been given a new warning as Amazon's block on illegal streaming looms closer.

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1 week ago China issues warning to Trump as it launches huge war games around Taiwan including rehearsal for blockading the island's ports

Beijing's foreign ministry struck a defiant tone as the drills got underway, declaring: 'Any act of provocation on the Taiwan issue will surely be met with a firm counterattack from the Chinese side'.

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2 w. ago Plumbers warn of gravy mistake that could cause a 'stubborn' blockage at Christmas

This mixture of fat, starch and food particles can wreak havoc - here's why

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2 w. ago NHS 'not suitable' warning as five conditions may affect beta blockers

Beta blockers including atenolol and bisoprolol are widely prescribed for heart conditions, but NHS guidance warns they are not suitable for everyone with certain health issues

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3 w. ago Trump orders 'total and complete' blockade of all oil tankers bound for Venezuela while warning Maduro with 'largest Armada ever assembled'

Donald Trump has declared Venezuelan leadership a foreign terrorist organization and ordered 'a total and complete blockade' of oil tankers headed to and from the country.

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3 w. ago Martin Lewis warns millions on Universal Credit could be blocked from switching bank accounts

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to up to 8.3 million people on Universal Credit (UC), who he says may be effectively blocked from switching bank accounts.

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last month Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content

More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warningsMeta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organisations in the past weeks in what campaigners call one of the “biggest waves of censorship” on its platforms in years.The takedowns and restrictions began in October and targeted the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts of more than 50 organisations worldwide, some serving tens of thousands of people – in what appears to be a growing push by Meta to limit reproductive health and queer content across its platforms. Many of these were from Europe and the UK, however the bans also affected groups serving women in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Continue reading...

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