Asda Hit with £500k Fine for Out-of-Date Food Sales
Major UK supermarket Asda has been ordered to pay over £500,000 in fines and costs after selling expired food items, including hummus 16 days past its use-by date, at its Barnsley branch.
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Smoking Twin Study Shows Dramatic Ageing Difference
A study of identical twins reveals stark facial ageing differences after one smoked for five years, highlighting tobacco's visible impact on skin and features.
Kerry Katona Hospitalised with Colitis Diagnosis (08.02.2026)
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona was rushed to hospital in severe pain, diagnosed with colitis, and now seeks private treatment after a distressing NHS experience.
State Pension February Payments Return to Normal Schedule
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms state pension payments will follow regular dates in February with no bank holiday disruptions, reverting from January's adjusted schedule.
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Parents Urged to Check Baby Formula in UK Alert
The Food Standards Authority issues a 'do not use' alert for specific Danone and Nestlé baby formula batches over cereulide contamination risks, advising immediate checks and returns.
Free TV Licence Eligibility for UK Households in 2026
The DWP urges households to check eligibility for free TV licences as the fee rises to £180 in April 2026, with Pension Credit key for over-75s.
Baby Formula Recall: 28 Products Pulled Over Toxin
The UK baby formula recall expands to 28 products from Aptamil, Cow & Gate, and SMA due to cereulide toxin contamination concerns, with 36 infants reported ill.
UK Supermarket Soups: 23% Exceed Salt Targets
New research finds almost a quarter of UK supermarket soups contain excessive salt levels, with branded products particularly problematic despite government voluntary targets.
NHS RSV Vaccine for Over-80s from April 2026
A major NHS vaccination change will see all adults aged 80 and over, plus care home residents, offered the RSV jab from April 1, 2026, to protect against serious respiratory illness.
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Visitor Raised Alarm Over Baby Bruises Before Death
A healthcare visitor told a court she reported concerns about a baby's bruises and dried blood days before the infant died from a catastrophic brain injury. The parents deny murder.
UK Wet Wipes Warning: Four Brands Linked to Infection and Death
UK health authorities issue urgent warning against using four specific wet wipes brands after 59 infection cases and one death linked to Burkholderia stabilis bacteria.
Hobbycraft Kit Recall Over Asbestos Risk
Parents are warned about a Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit sold from 2023 to 2026, which may contain asbestos. The Office for Product Safety and Standards advises immediate disposal.
Cape Verde Travel Warning After Four Brits Die
The UK Health Security Agency issues urgent travel advice after four British tourists, including a Birmingham mother, died from gastric illnesses contracted in Cape Verde.
3 Rice Changes to Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes
A man with type-1 diabetes shares three expert cooking methods to modify rice consumption, helping diabetics avoid dangerous glucose spikes through soaking, boiling, and grain selection.
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36 Child Illness Cases in Baby Formula Recall Probe
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating 36 clinical reports of children with symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning after consuming recalled baby formula batches across the UK.
36 Children Ill in UK Infant Formula Toxin Scare
The UK Health Security Agency confirms 36 children across Britain have fallen ill with suspected toxin poisoning linked to recalled batches of Nestlé's SMA infant formula.
Rat Spotted in Birmingham Council House
Birmingham City Council has confirmed a rat was seen inside the Council House last month, with an anonymous source describing it as 'totally unacceptable'. Pest control was called immediately.
13 Baby Formulas Recalled in UK - Full List
Parents across the UK, Northern Ireland and Ireland are warned as 13 baby formula products are urgently recalled due to potential toxin contamination.
Mercury Skin Cream Recall Over Health Fears
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has urgently recalled Tibet Snow Cream due to dangerous mercury levels, warning of potential organ and nervous system damage.
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Wes Streeting Comments on Lucy Letby Netflix Documentary
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has issued a firm statement regarding the Lucy Letby case, expressing confidence in the court's judgments as a new documentary launches on Netflix.
Inquests Open for Babies Killed by Lucy Letby
Inquests into the deaths of five babies murdered by former nurse Lucy Letby at Countess of Chester Hospital will open today in Warrington, with full hearings scheduled for September.
Nestle Expands SMA Baby Formula Recall
Nestle has issued a fresh recall of SMA infant formula products after detecting cereulide, a toxin that can cause severe vomiting. The recall now includes batches distributed in Northern Ireland.
Pensioners Get £150 Warm Home Discount on Energy
Low-income pensioners are receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount on energy bills this winter, with applications open until March. Eligibility requires Pension Credit or Universal Credit.
DWP Urged to Increase Warm Home Discount to £400
Experts and campaigners call on the Department for Work and Pensions to raise the Warm Home Discount from £150 to £400, benefiting seven key benefits recipients.
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NHS GP Urges Vitamin D Supplementation This Winter
An NHS GP highlights the critical need for Vitamin D supplements from October to March in the UK, as low sunlight weakens natural production and immune resilience.
Book Launch Brings Comfort to Neonatal Unit Families
Author Hannah Graham launches her picture book 'Looking Through the Plastic' at James Cook University Hospital's neonatal unit, with 100 copies donated to support families during premature birth experiences.
Nipah Virus Travel Alert for Asia from UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency warns travellers to parts of Asia about the deadly Nipah virus, with safety guidance on avoiding infection from fruit bats and contaminated produce.
UKHSA Alert: Deadly Nipah Virus in Asia
UK health authorities issue urgent travel guidance as Nipah virus cases emerge in Asia. The virus has a mortality rate up to 75% and no specific treatment exists.
Pension Credit Rise: £569 Annual Boost for Retirees
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms Pension Credit will increase in April, providing single retirees with £238 weekly and couples with £363 weekly minimum guarantee.
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TB Cases Surge in Birmingham: Victorian Disease Returns
Health officials warn of tuberculosis resurgence in Birmingham with cases rising 20%. Learn about symptoms like appetite loss and persistent cough, and why early treatment is crucial.
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