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Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 16 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

UK sanctions Russian tank commander

A Russian tank commander has been targeted as part of sanctions put on 30 indivduals and entities by the UK on Friday.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022

Mum whose daughter died from Strep A warns other parents about the key deadly symptoms

Karen Aldred lost her nine-month-old daughter Megan Barber to Strep A in 1998, and said she hopes talking about the tragedy will help other families as a fresh wave hits the UK

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

NHS advice to Glasgow parents as Strep A UK death toll rises to 15

Local health chiefs would not confirm if there are any Strep A cases in schools and nurseries in Glasgow, but Public Health Scotland say infections have been rising since October.

Glasgow Live · Dec 9, 2022

Houseplant of the week: strawberry geranium

This is one of the few houseplants that can survive outside in the UK

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

Alcohol deaths in the UK rose to record level in 2021

Deaths from alcohol in the UK have risen to their highest level since records began in 2001, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In 2021, 9,641 people (14.8 per 100,000) died as a result of alcohol: a rise of 7.4% from 2020.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2022

Watch: Why Royal Mail workers are striking

Royal Mail workers have begun a wave of strikes that will stretch until Christmas Eve amid a bitter dispute over pay and conditions. Around 115,000 Communication Workers Union (CWU) members are walking off the job across the UK on Friday while “millions of pieces of mail” pile up, the union…

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022

‘Control has become cruelty’ in UK asylum policy, says Archbishop

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has offered a stinging rebuke of the Government’s policy on migrants and asylum seekers.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

The Killers announce 2023 UK and Ireland shows, including Reading Festival and first Edinburgh show

‘Somebody Told Me’ band have announced four shows in UK and Ireland next summer

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

UK media return fire at ‘Harry the Nasty’

LONDON: Britain’s media, the main focus of criticism so far in Netflix docuseries “Harry and Meghan”, on Friday hit back at the estranged prince and his wife, accusing them of lying and insulting Queen Elizabeth II.

Bangkok Post · Dec 9, 2022