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Heatwaves likely caused 263 more deaths in London, scientists estimate - as soaring temperatures trigger week-long health alert

Stark estimate of heatwave deaths in London comes as week-long yellow heat health alert kicks in at 10am on Wednesday

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

Climate Change Made European Heatwave Up To 4C Hotter: Study

Climate Change Made European Heatwave Up To 4C Hotter: Study

Human-caused climate change made recent European heatwaves up to 4C hotter in many cities, scientists said on Wednesday, pushing temperatures into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people.

International Business Times · Jul 9, 2025

Climate change tripled death toll of latest European heatwave, first ever rapid study finds

Climate change tripled death toll of latest European heatwave, first ever rapid study finds

A ‘silent killer’, the June to July heatwave is estimated to have claimed many more lives than the Valencia floods last year.

Euronews · Jul 9, 2025

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Climate change blamed as deaths during recent heatwaves tripled

Human-driven global warming was responsible for around 65 per cent of deaths across 12 European cities, studies say

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Climate change tripled deaths in European cities during recent heatwaves – study

Scientists warn heatwaves are ‘quietly devastating’ and show how dangerous climate change already is with 1.3C of global warming.

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

You probably don't need foods with added protein, nutritionists say

Everyone needs protein — it's vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of your muscles, bones and skin

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

Warning nearly 600 people could die during 34C heatwave

An amber heat-health alert warns vulnerable people of the health risks, including ‘a rise in deaths’

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

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Nearly 600 heat-related deaths expected in UK heatwave, researchers estimate

Nearly 600 heat-related deaths expected in UK heatwave, researchers estimate

Experts used real-time rapid analysis of the UK’s soaring temperatures to estimate excess mortality.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Deadly weekend heat in England ‘100 times more likely’ due to climate crisis

Deadly weekend heat in England ‘100 times more likely’ due to climate crisis

High temperatures likely to cause deaths and will worsen in future as global heating intensifies, scientists warn

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Climate change blamed for UK heatwave amid 32C temperatures

Climate change blamed for UK heatwave amid 32C temperatures

One doctor warned heatwaves are ‘silent killers’, with the impacts of heat ‘severely underestimated’

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Searing heat this week made ‘100 times more likely’ by climate change – study

Searing heat this week made ‘100 times more likely’ by climate change – study

Temperatures had been forecast to hit 32C across the south east on Saturday and had already reached that level on Thursday in London.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

How UK universities compare to others in new world rankings

How UK universities compare to others in new world rankings

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Imperial College London ranked second best university in world as Oxford and Cambridge lose ground

Imperial College London ranked second best university in world as Oxford and Cambridge lose ground

In total, four British universities featured in the international top 10

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

The highest placed UK universities in global rankings revealed

The highest placed UK universities in global rankings revealed

The QS Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings listed Imperial as the top UK university for the second year in a row

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Imperial beats Oxbridge in global university rankings for second year in a row

Oxford fell from third to fourth place, while Cambridge fell from fifth to sixth in the global rankings for 2026.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025

What’s behind Keir Starmer’s decision to back nuclear power?

Does the UK need nuclear to keep the lights on? What has big tech got to do with it? And do the costs stack up?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

Poorer children more likely to age faster than affluent counterparts, study finds

Biological disadvantages may be shaped in first decade of a child’s life depending on family affluence

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Mini pill linked to ‘elevated’ asthma attack risk among certain women

The study’s findings highlight a potential risk factor for younger women with asthma considering their contraceptive options

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Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Mini pill linked to ‘elevated’ asthma attack risk among some women – study

The risk was only found to be increased among certain women with asthma.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Climate change made South Korea’s deadliest wildfires twice as likely, scientists find

Hot, dry and windy conditions in March were twice as likely because of warming caused by burning fossil fuels, study finds

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

Concern for wildlife as 100-fold increase in chemicals found in harbours

Insecticide used for pet flea treatment has been found in waters in south coast harbours.

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025

West London doctor suspended for a year after failing to disclose criminal convictions

The General Medical Council said Dr Sachin Manoraj had undermined public confidence in the profession

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Almost a quarter of men with testosterone deficiency struggle for five years before seeing a doctor

Imperial College London conducted a survey of 2,000 men with the condition and found they often buy supplements and change their diet before seeing a doctor

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025

London weather LIVE: Hottest day of year as temperature hits 20C on spring equinox

With temperatures set to rise further this afternoon, the UK’s spring equinox temperature record - 21.5C in 1972 - could potentially be broken

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Google AI solves 10-year problem in two days

Researchers say AI breakthrough is ‘game-changing’ for disease prevention

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