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More workers killed in Scotland than anywhere else in UK as figures show 'alarming' rise in deaths
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 31, 2025
A shocking new report has found that more workers were killed in Scotland than anywhere else in the UK - with the latest figures showing an “alarming” rise in deaths since last year. The data for 2024/25 reveals that 26 people died in Scotland due...
North Lanarkshire residents have the lowest healthy life expectancy in Scotland
Glasgow Live
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July 31, 2025
Residents in North Lanarkshire face the shortest healthy life expectancy in Scotland, according to new official statistics. The National Records of Scotland (NRS) report, released this week, reveals that estimated healthy life expectancy for both...
Warning to UK tourists in Spain and Greece as 'fatal' disease detected
Birmingham Live
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July 31, 2025
UK tourists in Spain and Greece have been warned over a disease detected in both countries which kills around a third of those infected. Cases of Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) have been reported in the two countries, with the outbreak in...
UK baby food market saturated with high sugar, low-nutrient products,...
Food Ingredients First
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The UK’s commercial baby food market is rife with sugar-laden and low-nutrient products, often disguised by misleading on-pack messaging, according to new research by the University of Leeds. The authors are calling for urgent government...
UK warned of mosquito outbreak as experts explain potential health risks
Cornwall Live
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July 31, 2025
Brits are being warned to prepare for a potential mosquito invasion as the current weather conditions prove ideal for the proliferation of these biting insects. Following recent thunderstorms and the subsequent heatwave, experts are predicting an...
UK officials issue 48-hour alert amid rise in foodborne illness that killed seven
The Mirror
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July 31, 2025
Health experts have issued Brits a 48-hour warning amid a rise in cases of an illness that has killed seven people in England. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) told people to look out for any potential symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing...
Sandie Peggie compensation demands revealed if NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton lose
The Herald (Scotland)
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July 31, 2025
While working at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Ms Peggie objected to the trans medic's use of the female changing room. She also made reference to the situation being similar to men using the female prison estate, with Dr Upton lodging a formal...
Unmind Announces $35M In New Funding To Transform Workplace Mental Health
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) With TELUS Global Ventures-led funding, Unmind will provide proactive and reactive mental health solutions combined with AI and advanced data strategies to support organizational health, employee wellbeing, and business...
Luton resident shortlisted for UK-wide ‘What is Care?’ photography award
Luton Herald & Post
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July 31, 2025
Public vote now open A powerful photograph taken by Amanda Rankin, a Cardiac Rehabilitation Sister from Luton in Bedfordshire, has been shortlisted in a UK-wide competition by leading home care provider Caremark, as part of its ‘What is Care?’...
Brit woman, 83, dies after being LICKED by her granddaughter’s dog – everything pet owners need to know
The Scottish Sun
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July 31, 2025
A WOMAN died from an infection caused by her granddaughter's dog licking a wound on her leg, a court has heard. June Baxter, 83, cut her leg while using a commode at her home on June 29. 2 June Baxter with her late husband, KennethCredit:...
NHS says 'call 999' if you spot this hot weather symptom on skin
The Mirror
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July 31, 2025
With this summer continuing to be a warm one, it's vital to be able to recognise the warning signs of heatstroke The NHS has issued a warning to Brits, urging them to "call 999 now" if they observe a potentially severe symptom of hot weather on...
UK households rush to hoard cash over change not seen for two years
Birmingham Live
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July 31, 2025
UK households are hoarding cash in steps not taken for two years as they fear a Labour Party tax hike from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The Office for National Statistics has revealed that the savings ratio rose to 11.1 per cent in the first quarter...
Gardeners warned over pests that can 'strip healthy plants in no time'
Devon Live
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July 31, 2025
Gardening enthusiasts have been alerted to rapidly multiplying pests that pose a significant threat to carefully cultivated plants. Homeowners are being advised to monitor their outdoor spaces closely following an unexpected spike in caterpillars...
Extraordinary UK island home to dolphins, panoramic cliff views & salmon fishing is on sale for less than a two-bed flat
The Sun
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July 31, 2025
A BREATHTAKING UK island home to seals and the rolling cliffs is on sale for less than the price of some two-bed flats. Accessible by boat or helicopter, the 90-acre uninhabited island is immersed in the wilderness, making it perfect for anyone...
Brits given 48-hour warning amid outbreak of foodborne illness that killed 7 people
Wales Online
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July 31, 2025
Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer 12:03, 31 Jul 2025 Health authorities have issued a 48-hour alert following a surge in cases of a condition that has claimed seven lives across England. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has advised the public...
NHS hails 'important progress' on GP access as appointments hit new record
GP Magazine
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July 31, 2025
General practice is making 'important progress' on improving access, NHS England has said - as appointments data showed practices delivered a record 383m appointments over the past 12 months. by Nick Bostock
A New Era of Prevention: Diagnoptics Empowers Medical Professionals in the UK’s Proactive Healthcare Landscape
The European Business Review
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July 31, 2025
The United Kingdom’s healthcare is undergoing a pivotal transformation, from treating illness after its onset to proactively preventing disease. This shift is redefining how health is measured, managed, and maintained and is creating opportunities...
Sports News | Stokes Bursts into Laughter After England Stand-in Captain Pope Breaks DRS Jinx in 14th Attempt
Latestly
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July 31, 2025
London [UK], July 31 (ANI): England stand-in captain Ollie Pope finally broke his dreadful streak of missing the mark while exercising the option to review after hitting the bullseye in 14 attempts during the opening hour of the fifth Test against...
As France, UK and Canada join list, a look at the countries that recognised Palestinian state
The Indian Express
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July 31, 2025
Canada announced on Wednesday that it is prepared to recognise Palestine as a state on the condition that the Palestinian Authority undertakes key political reforms, including holding long-delayed elections.Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had...
Healthcare equipment supplier on brink of collapse
Helensburgh Advertiser
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NRS Healthcare works with the NHS and local councils across England and Northern Ireland, providing services to help elderly and disabled people live independently in their own homes. A spokesperson said the business has already started...