UK Wage Growth Cools To 2.8% As Job Vacancies Hit Five-Year Low
UK private pay growth slowed to 2.8% in the three months to June while vacancies fell to 707,000, a five-year low, the ONS said on Aug 18.
Salmonella Outbreak Infects 207 as UK Cases Hit Decade High from Imported Eggs
A year-long salmonella outbreak believed to be linked to imported eggs has sickened 207 people across the UK, hospitalising more than a third, with one death associated with it, UKHSA has confirmed.
Young Adults Swap Alcohol for Prescription Drugs, Dividing Experts
A growing number of young adults in the UK are reported to be taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol in social settings, a trend
Russia Warns UK of ‘Consequences’ Over British-Made Drones in Strikes
Russia has issued a warning to the United Kingdom regarding “consequences” following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent strikes on military and
NHS Trials AI Blood Test Targeting Earlier Detection of 12 Cancers After High Accuracy Shown
A revolutionary blood test that can detect 12 common cancers before symptoms appear is now being trialled on 8,000 NHS patients. The test, developed in Britain, uses artificial intelligence to identify cancer
Karmactive Staff
Sofra Potato Seasoning Recall: Undeclared Peanuts Pose Serious Risk for Over 1 in 50 UK Children
Damasgate Wholesale has issued an urgent recall for its Sofra Potato Chips Seasoning due to a serious safety concern. The 100g packs contain peanuts that aren’t listed on the label, creating a
Govind Tekale
NHS Helps Care Leavers: Over 2,700 Engaged, Hundreds Gaining Healthcare Opportunities
Hundreds of young people who grew up in care are finding new opportunities in the NHS through a dedicated support scheme launched in January 2023. The NHS Universal Family Programme offers work
GP Registration Online Now At 98.4% Of Practices As 3.8 Million Sign Ups Signal NHS Digital Shift
Almost all GP practices in England now offer online registration, making it easier for millions of patients to sign up with a doctor without visiting a surgery in person. New figures show
Tejal Somvanshi
Colchester Zoo Sea Lion Atlanta Dies Suddenly After 21 Years—What Vets Couldn’t Confirm
Colchester Zoo is grieving the loss of Atlanta, a much-loved Patagonian sea lion who died on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The sea lion passed away in the early morning hours after her
Asda Pork Belly Slices Recalled Over Undeclared Milk And Sulphites After Meatball Mix-Up
Asda has issued an urgent recall for its Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices after discovering they may contain undeclared milk and sulphites, posing serious health risks to people with
Brits Track Finances, Weather and TV More Than Cancer Symptoms, NHS Warns
The public is checking their financial health far more regularly than their physical health, according to a new NHS survey that has prompted urgent calls for change from leading health officials. Only
Melanoma Vaccine Trial Fast-Tracked by NHS After 33% Surge in UK Cases Since 2009
A new cancer vaccine for advanced melanoma patients is being fast-tracked through the NHS in England, offering fresh hope to those battling this serious form of skin cancer. The vaccine, called iSCIB1+
Plane Crash Isle of Wight Holiday Park Leaves Two Injured as Aircraft Bursts into Flames
A light aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park near Bembridge on the Isle of Wight Saturday afternoon, but quick-thinking bystanders pulled both occupants to safety before the
Facial Recognition Boarding Replacing Airport Check-Ins and Passes by 2028 Under ICAO Global Policy Shift
The airport experience you’ve known for decades is headed for retirement. By 2028, your face could replace the boarding pass you’ve been fumbling for at check-in counters and gates. The International Civil