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Skin cancer signs: What symptoms to look out for and when to see your GP

Cancer Research has issued an urgent warning over skin cancer risk as the heatwave hits Edinburgh and extreme heat warnings are in place around the UK - Here are the signs and symptoms to look out for.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 11, 2022

Gordon Brown economics versus Liz Truss tax cuts: a new twist in the battle to resolve the UK’s cost of living crisis

The ongoing Conservative Party leadership hustings haven’t seen much agreement between candidates, but they have resulted in the creation of a new political narrative: “Gordon Brown economics”. Foreign secretary Liz Truss explained away her rejection of cost of living “handouts” for households with the phrase. But even as she indicated…

The Conversation · Aug 11, 2022

France fire locations as travellers issued urgent holiday warning from Foreign Office

People heading to France have been issued a warning by the UK's Foreign Office with people being warned that they should familiarise themselves with the local safety and emergency procedures and follow the advice of local authorities.

Glasgow Live · Aug 11, 2022

Edinburgh Rage Against the Machine gig cancelled on urgent medical advice

Fans from all over the capital had been desperate to attend the Edinburgh gig at the Royal Highland Centre on August 24, however the band have now confirmed it will not go ahead.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 11, 2022

Welsh city named best place in the UK to find a job

St Asaph in Denbighshire had the highest number of jobs per capita

Birmingham Post · Aug 11, 2022

How the UK's winter blackouts would work as 'months' of planning already underway

One expert explained how tea could be an affordable "main source of warm comfort" during the energy shortage.

Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022

UK research institute apologises for rejecting Russian scientist

Beatson Institute will offer role to applicant who was initially told offer was withdrawn over her nationality

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022

Northumberland electric vehicle charging firm launches creating new jobs

UK EV Power Connections will design and install charging stations

Birmingham Post · Aug 11, 2022

Thousands of older people claiming Attendance Allowance could be due back payments from DWP

More than 60,000 pensioners across the UK have been underpaid by an estimated £230 million.

Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022

So long, €10 flights: Is this the end of an era for budget travel?

As Ryanair’s group CEO heralds the end of cheap flights, have we left the golden age of travel? Not quite, says Laura Hampson ‒ we’re just entering a newer, more considered era

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022