Salmonella outbreak leaves one dead and hundreds ill in UK as London suffers highest number of cases UKHSA says one person has died due to the outbreak, with 47 confirmed cases in London Evening Standard · Aug 18
Multiple salmonella cases confirmed in Scotland amid deadly UK-wide outbreak MULTIPLE cases of salmonella have been confirmed in Scotland as part of a UK-wide outbreak which has left one person dead and hundreds ill. The National (Scotland) · Aug 18
Salmonella outbreak: How can I check if my eggs are safe to eat? The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that investigations had linked salmonella cases to imported eggs The Independent UK · Aug 18
Heat health alert extended after hottest day of the year Temperatures provisionally reached 38.1C at Kew Gardens in London on Thursday. The Independent UK · Aug 14
Will the next pandemic be spotted in a hospital or under London’s streets? Our sewer water could be the best early warning system against an outbreak, reports Chris Stokel-Walker Evening Standard · Aug 13
What time is the solar eclipse? How and when to see today’s spectacular display Here’s when the eclipse will be visible over Europe, US and Canadian skies The Independent UK · Aug 11
London braces for fifth heatwave of the year as yellow weather warning issued A UKHSA yellow weather warning for heat is in place until 9pm on August 11 Evening Standard · Aug 8
Fresh heat health alert for London as capital faces new heatwave The yellow alert, issued by the UKHSA, will be in place from Saturday morning to Tuesday evening Evening Standard · Aug 7
NHS must prepare for annual heatwave crises in the same way as winter flu season, health secretary warns England is on track for a record number of deaths caused by heatwaves this year The Independent UK · Aug 5
UK Food Shortage Fears Grow as Drought Leaves Some Farmers Facing Their Last Harvest UK farmers warn of potential food shortages due to record drought conditions, urging government intervention to protect domestic supplies. International Business Times UK · Aug 3
Swathes of England under heat health alerts as temperatures to rise to 30s again The Met Office says temperatures could hit 35C on Monday. Evening Standard · Aug 3
Thunderstorms mapped: Where Met Office weather warning is in effect Flood alerts have been issued in Scotland with a thunderstorm warning in place, but southern England still waits for rain The Independent UK · Aug 3
Health alerts issued with parts of England set to be hotter than Greek islands Temperatures could reach 35C in the South East on Monday. Evening Standard · Aug 2
England set to be hotter than Santorini as 35C heatwave sparks fresh health warnings More amber heat health alerts have been issued across parts of the UK for three days The Independent UK · Aug 2
Evening Standard · Aug 2 Amber heat health alert for London with ‘rise in deaths’ as temperatures to soar A previous heat-health alert had been upgraded to an amber warning with temperatures expected to rise above 30C
Evening Standard · Aug 1 New heat health alert for London as temperatures to soar again Temperatures will soar once again after the driest July on record
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Cyclospora: What travellers need to know after surge in cases for visitors to Mexico 67 cyclospora cases have been reported in returning UK travellers
Evening Standard · Jul 31 England and Wales on course for driest July since records began Only 5.6mm of rainfall has been recorded in England in July so far.
The Independent UK · Jul 31 The devastating impact of England’s drought in before and after pictures According to the National Drought Group, 71.3 per cent of England is in drought
International Business Times UK · Jul 31 'Explosive Diarrhoea' Parasite Warning Issued to UK Tourists After Mexico Cases Surge UK tourists visiting Mexico face a rise in Cyclospora infections, causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms. Health officials advise precautions with food and water, even at luxury resorts.
International Business Times UK · Jul 31 Cyclospora Outbreak Explained: The Hidden Costs of Getting Sick on an All-Inclusive Holiday UKHSA warns of rising cyclospora infections in travellers returning from Mexico's Riviera Maya and Cancún. Learn how to protect your holiday and avoid unexpected costs with key travel precautions.
International Business Times UK · Jul 31 UK Heatwave Deaths Near 3,000 as 'Heat Dome' Fuels Deadliest Summer in Years England may see its highest heat-related deaths this summer, with nearly 2,900 fatalities during early heatwaves. Officials warn of increased health risks as temperatures continue to rise.
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Man dies after being rescued from sea in Essex The man was pronounced dead at the scene
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Whole of Wales in drought as UK battles heat, wildfires and extreme dry weather Human-caused climate change is making heatwaves and drought more likely and intense.