Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected
Yellow thunderstorm warnings have been issued across the UK, with heavy showers expected to lead to flash flooding and travel disruption. The Met Office warnings will come into force across…
What is endometriosis and what are the symptoms?
The painful condition causes cells similar to those in the lining of the womb to grow in other parts of the body Radio presenter Emma Barnett revealed she has had…
Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved
Labour could lose dozens of seats to the Green party if the government allows new drilling in the North Sea, according to internal research shared with the Guardian. Green party…
London bus driver strikes postponed as Unite issues fresh warning
Members of Unite working for Arriva North London walked out on Friday and again on Tuesday in protest about hot weather working Planned industrial action by more than 1,500 bus…
Should you book your flu vaccine now? Expert advice as NHS opens appointments
NHS flu jabs start from 1 September for children and pregnant women The NHS is urging millions of people to book their flu jabs early ahead of the winter rush.…
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden ticket fees
The UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School over concerns that all three companies displayed misleadingly low prices to their customers. The Competition…
Smart motorway drivers face criminal convictions and huge fines for ignoring red X signs
Cameras dotted across the Smart motorway network catch the offenders Smart motorway drivers have been hit with criminal convictions and more than £100,000 in fines, court costs and victim surcharges…
This high street bank will give you £100 in supermarket vouchers for opening new account
Customers who open an Edge account with Santander can get a voucher to spend at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Asda or Waitrose – but there are some hoops to jump through…
Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge
July’s increase in inflation, to 2.9%, is likely to be the first of several, underlining the challenge facing Andy Burnham in shielding consumers from a fresh cost of living squeeze…
BBC’s Emma Barnett reveals she’s had hysterectomy ‘I never wanted to have’
The presenter had the procedure just two days before her documentary Fighting Endometriosis aired BBC presenter Emma Barnett has revealed that she had to undergo a hysterectomy that she “didn’t…