Strep A: Covid pandemic restrictions could be behind UK’s spike cases, says health chief At least six children in the UK have died after contracting rare severe Strep A infections Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022
Marks and Spencer introduce UK-wide ban for Christmas and shoppers are divided The supermarket, Marks and Spencer, have now introduced the ban which is said to affect all the stores across the UK. And in response, people are divided with not everyone happy with it. Glasgow Live · Dec 5, 2022
How to keep heating bills down amid recession and energy price rise this winter The average annual energy bill for UK households now sits at £2,500 The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Adele brings home comforts to Las Vegas as she poses with Cadbury Fruit & Nut chocolate British singer has previously spoken about missing UK treats while on tour The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Russian oil price cap, EU ban aim to limit Kremlin war chest Oil prices have risen as the first strong measures to limit Russia’s oil profits over the war in Ukraine took effect The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon 'forced Tories to bring in face masks in schools', Matt Hancock says Hancock claimed Tory ministers were "blindsided" by the FM's announcement and decided to U-turn in order to avoid "a big spat with… The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2022
Weather tracker: high pressure drags cold Arctic air towards UK Wintry conditions will arrive this week, with temperatures plummeting and possibility of snow showers The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022
London set to feel like -5C during rush-hour as Met Office issues five-day cold weather alert An amber warning is in place from Wednesday evening Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022
Keir Starmer branded a 'chump' after claim that single market wouldn't boost growth KEIR Starmer has been accused of “spreading obvious falsehoods” after suggesting returning to the EU single market would not boost the UK’s… The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2022
Strep A symptoms explained as Scotland cases spike in adults and kids An alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency, as hundreds of cases of Strep A or Scarlet fever have been recorded by health officials in Scotland over the last two weeks. Edinburgh Live · Dec 5, 2022
Rod Stewart pays tribute to Ukraine during emotional Glasgow gig The rockstar said he wants to use his "power" during his UK arena tour to help others, having previously housed Ukrainian refugees and transported supplies to people in need. Glasgow Live · Dec 5, 2022
Coroner calls for UK anaphylaxis register after Pret a Manger deaths Families of customers who died after eating food containing allergens welcome report urging reforms The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022
UK families call for easier access to deceased children’s social media history Relatives of Molly Russell and other children support changes proposed as part of online safety bill The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022
Keir Starmer opposes new laws to limit strikes as UK prepares for winter of discontent Call for ministers to stop ‘sitting on their hands’ amid threats of industrial action The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Birmingham Post · Dec 5, 2022 Confidence among Welsh firms grows for second month Business confidence in Wales rose for a second consecutive month in November - the second largest increase in the UK after Scotland
Birmingham Post · Dec 5, 2022 Buyer found for Grimsby's threatened Iceland Seafood UK plant Letter of intent to sell has been signed by owner after announcement made to pull out of British market
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022 UK workers to have right to ask for flexible working from first day in job under new law New legislation is a ‘no-brainer’, says government minister
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022 Covid vaccine: When can I get my booster jab? UK entering a new wave of the virus, experts warn
Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022 New wildlife map helps ferry passengers spot spectacular marine and bird life Easy-to-use, free-to-access map means travellers can plan trips as well as identify sightings on the go
Manchester Evening News · Dec 5, 2022 Met Office issues rare amber cold weather warning for England with 'severe conditions' and snow to hit Snow is set to fall in some parts of the UK
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022 Strep A – live: Ninth child dies as Belfast school confirms ‘tragic loss’ of pupil Pupil was in a P2 class, where children are usually aged between five and six
Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022 What Labour would do if they got into power- key points from new Blueprint The proposal forms part of Labour’s blueprint for a “New Britain”, outlined in the report of its commission on the UK’s future – headed by ex-premier Gordon Brown
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022 Albanians should be barred from claiming asylum in UK, says minister Albanians should be barred from claiming asylum in the UK as they are coming from a “demonstrably safe” country, the Immigration Minister has said. Robert Jenrick said such individuals should be “excluded from the right to claim asylum” as he warned that current levels of migration into the UK were…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022 Strep A: No 10 tells parents to look for signs of infection with reports of eighth death Warning comes as health official says earlier start to cases in UK could be knock-on effect of pandemic
The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2022 Labour commission unveils 'profoundly underwhelming' plans for 'New Britain' SWEEPING plans to reshape Britain’s economic and political landscape have been set out by Labour’s commission on the future of the UK.