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UKHSA warns of measles outbreak amid declining vaccination rates

Health authorities in London are urgently addressing a measles outbreak predominantly affecting unvaccinated children, with over 2,900 cases reported this...

UK health officials urge vaccinations as measles outbreak hits London schools

A resurgence of measles cases in London has prompted urgent calls from health officials for parents to vaccinate their children....

UK to tighten online safety laws in response to concerns over AI chatbots

by Michael Harland

Ofcom has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's Grok chatbot after reports of it generating inappropriate content involving women and...

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Health concerns at City of Glasgow College after welding safety breaches

by Michael Harland

February 13, 2026

Manufacturer fined after worker suffers serious burns from corrosive substance

Flowchem UK Ltd has been fined £50,000 after a worker suffered severe chemical burns due to inadequate safety measures during...

Mother’s heartache after son electrocuted by low-hanging power cable

by Jade Anderson

A devastating incident in Cumbria has claimed the life of 29-year-old John Henry Oates, who was fatally electrocuted by a...

Cleaning product manufacturer fined after agency worker suffers severe chemical burns

Flowchem UK Ltd has been fined £50,000 following a serious incident in which an agency worker, Marzanna Sokolowska, suffered severe...

Mother’s warning before son dies in electrocution tragedy

by Ellie Cartwright

A tragic incident in Cumbria has raised urgent concerns over electrical safety following the electrocution of 29-year-old Harry Oates by...

Women win major compensation after NHS surgeon’s botched surgeries

by Jade Anderson

February 14, 2026

A group of women subjected to surgical errors by NHS surgeon Derek Klazinga has been awarded over £600,000 in compensation,...

NHS surgeon’s errors lead to £600,000 payout for women suffering chronic pain

by Jade Anderson

February 14, 2026

A group of women have been awarded over £600,000 in damages due to severe complications following surgeries performed by former...

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