Cyclospora: Explosive diarrhoea infection spreads to UK as officials issue holiday warning Cylosporiasis infections lead to nasty but non-life-threatening symptoms, such as ‘explosive diarrhoea’ The Independent UK · Jul 30
England on track for record heat-related deaths this summer, official data shows UKHSA estimates 2,877 fatalities during heatwaves in May and June, almost twice that recorded in 2025 season The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Drought, heatwaves, wildfires, deaths: The toll of UK’s extreme summer Climate change is making extremes such as heat and drought more intense and more likely. The Independent UK · Jul 30
Heat health alerts raised as fourth heatwave of the summer looms Rain over the weekend provided little or no relief in many areas still facing continuing hot weather. The Independent UK · Jul 27
How to safely watch the UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years The eclipse on 12 August will be the most complete seen in the UK since 1999 The Independent UK · Jul 27
Squishy dumpling toys recalled over ‘serious’ toxic chemical risk The squishy dumpling toys have been described as the ‘latest viral trend for kids’ but imitation versions could be harmful The Independent UK · Jul 27
Parts of England under heat alert with 30C temperatures possible Warning in place until Sunday morning in southern and central regions after drought declared in parts of Wales The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Heat health alerts for parts of England over busy getaway weekend The alerts come as drought was declared in North Wales and the Upper Severn. Evening Standard · Jul 24
England under heat health alert with temperatures set to reach 29C – but rain on the way Yellow heat health alerts have been issued across parts of the country from Friday to Sunday The Independent UK · Jul 24
UK Responds To Potential Ebola Exposure With Emergency Medical Transfer The UK evacuated a humanitarian worker from the DRC due to potential Ebola exposure. The individual, symptom-free, is under observation in London, with officials stressing low public risk. International Business Times UK · Jul 23
Humanitarian health worker being monitored for Ebola in London hospital The humanitarian worker was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UK Evening Standard · Jul 22
Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the disease The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
UK humanitarian worker in London hospital after ‘potential exposure to Ebola’ There are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in the UK, the UKHSA has said The Independent UK · Jul 21
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 'Virtually Untreatable' Shigella STI Is Surging Among Gay and Bisexual Men in the UK, Experts Warn A Shigella outbreak in the UK is spreading rapidly, with antibiotic-resistant strains causing concern. Health officials urge testing and hygiene precautions to prevent transmission, especially during anal sex.
The Conversation · Jul 14 Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality The heatwaves of late May and June killed an estimated 2,700 people in England and Wales, according to a recent analysis – around 550 in May, when west London hit 35.1°C, and 2,200 in June, as East Anglia reached 37°C.
The Independent UK · Jul 14 British tourists warned over spike in deadly mosquito viruses in holiday hotspots Eight Zika virus cases were reported from January to June 2026 – only seven cases were recorded in the whole of 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 13 Heatwave fuels 19 wildfires across UK as more health warnings issued Emergency services are currently dealing with 19 wildfire incidents in England and Wales as the Met Office forecasts highs of 33C.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13 More than 2700 excess heat deaths recorded in England and Wales in just two months More than 2700 people died from heat-related causes during May and June’s record hot spells in England and Wales, experts have estimated
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 May and June heatwaves killed about 2,700 people in England and Wales, data suggests Extreme heat led to 440 deaths a day during June peak, say scientists, with climate crisis ramping up temperatures
Evening Standard · Jul 12 Deadly climate impact: 2,700 heat-linked deaths in recent heatwaves, experts say Researchers estimate hundreds more people died in May and June’s record hot spells than would have done without climate change.
Evening Standard · Jul 11 Scorching heatwave conditions to last ‘until at least next week’ – Met Office A provisional maximum daily temperature of 33C was recorded in Yelverton, Devon, on Saturday, the Met Office said.
The Independent UK · Jul 11 Met Office warns Brits scorching heatwave conditions to last through next week This year has already marked a significant milestone, becoming the first on record where temperatures of 35C have been reached on six separate days
The Independent UK · Jul 11 Amber heat health alert extended as latest UK heatwave sees record temperatures Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Temperatures ‘hit record’ for most number of days to hit 34C in calendar year The succession of unusually hot spells is causing growing impacts on health, agriculture, water resources, energy, wildfire and transport.