Amber cold health alert issued for UK as temperatures drop
An eight-day amber cold health alert is in force across northern England, warning of serious health risks for vulnerable people as temperatures plummet. Check on elderly neighbours.
An eight-day amber cold health alert is in force across northern England, warning of serious health risks for vulnerable people as temperatures plummet. Check on elderly neighbours.
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's coast, shaking the capital Taipei and prompting tsunami warnings for Japan's Okinawa region. No casualties reported yet.
Nationwide Building Society has issued an urgent scam alert after customers received fraudulent letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the warning signs.
UK households warned as delivery fraud hits record high. Learn how to spot fake texts and emails from scammers impersonating Evri and other couriers. #StopThinkFraud
The UK braces for a 652-mile wall of snow up to 20cm deep from January 5. Maps show England and Scotland blanketed. Read the latest Met Office forecast and travel warnings.
A yellow cold health alert has been issued for south-west England from Christmas evening, with strong winds and frosty temperatures forecast. Stay informed on travel and health advice.
The Met Office has issued a 20-hour yellow weather warning for Christmas Day, warning of strong winds and potential power disruptions across 26 areas in South West England and Wales. Find the full list here.
The deadly MERS virus has been confirmed in France for the first time in over a decade. Health officials are tracing contacts as WHO reports 19 global cases in 2025. Learn the risks and symptoms.
Find out which pharmacies in mid and south Essex are open on Christmas Day for essential medicines and advice. Use the NHS 'find a pharmacy' service for urgent help.
Find out which NHS pharmacies are open on Christmas Day in mid and south Essex for essential medicines and health advice. Check times and locations here.
NatWest warns customers of a phishing scam using fake FCA rules to steal biometric data. Learn how to spot the fraudulent emails and protect your financial information.
UK safety body OPSS issues urgent alert over two perfumes containing banned chemical lilial. Customers told to stop use immediately. Plus, latest on chocolate recall.
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for backdated Child Benefit payments worth up to £2,500. Act before the mid-January deadline to secure this vital financial support.
Health officials warn of rising adenovirus cases across the UK. Learn the key symptoms, from respiratory issues to conjunctivitis, and how to protect yourself.
A major snow alert has been expanded across the UK, with 27 counties now at risk from incoming flurries around January 3. Get the latest forecast details and county list here.
NHS workers must link their Uber account to an NHS email by 11.59pm on Dec 21 to claim £30 in festive discounts for rides and food on Christmas Day.
HMRC warns thousands turning 18 they may have lost Child Trust Funds worth £2k on average. Find out how to claim your forgotten government savings now.
Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Oxfordshire are set for snow on January 3, as weather maps turn purple. Get the latest forecast and travel updates.
New NHS data reveals Birmingham hospitals have the UK's highest flu patient numbers, with figures more than double those in Manchester. See the full regional breakdown.
Flu cases in UK hospitals have reached a record high of 3,140, putting the NHS under severe strain. Health chiefs warn the service is 'not out of the woods' amid ongoing junior doctor strikes.
The Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid popular Dubai-style chocolate products due to undeclared peanut and sesame. Stay safe this Christmas.
The UK braces for up to 5.9 inches of snow hitting 12 counties across Scotland, Wales, England, and Northern Ireland this Friday. Get the full forecast and county list here.
Dentists in England will receive higher payments for NHS emergency appointments from April 2026 under Labour government plans, aiming to improve patient access and save costs.
Junior doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from December 17th after BMA members overwhelmingly rejected a government offer. The walkout coincides with record flu cases, sparking a patient safety row.
The DWP urges nine million state pensioners to stay vigilant against bank scams as Winter Fuel Payments arrive. Learn how to spot fraud and protect your payment.
Nationwide Building Society has issued a warning after customers received suspicious letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the scam and protect your details.
Over 600 people protest Walsall NHS Trust's plan to close Hollybank House stroke unit. Trust cites £500k upgrade costs, proposes moving services to Wolverhampton. Campaigners fear loss of local care.
The Met Office warns of 60-80mm of rain hitting parts of south-west England and Wales, causing potential travel disruption and flooding. Stay updated with the latest forecast.
The NHS warns of an unprecedented winter flu wave, with hospitalisations 56% higher than last year and no sign of a peak. Health leaders urge the public to get vaccinated and use services wisely.