Month: February 2026

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called for a ban on social media for under-16s, citing a surge in mental health issues linked to online use among young people. In ...

Recent data from South Lanarkshire Council reveals a troubling trend in school travel habits, with a rise in car usage among pupils. Despite efforts to encourage walking, cycling, and scooting ...

Homes built before 2000 in the UK are increasingly found to contain hazardous asbestos, prompting urgent calls for awareness from the Health and Safety Executive. As renovation projects often uncover ...

Homeowners living in properties built before 2000 are urged to be vigilant regarding potential asbestos risks, which often go unnoticed until renovations or sales expose the hazardous material. The UK ...

Connect Property Services Limited has been fined £400,000 following the tragic death of a worker exposed to toxic glue during maintenance operations. This incident highlights serious safety violations within the ...

Adverse reactions to the weight loss medication Mounjaro have surged by over 300% in 2025, with more than 40,000 complaints documented in the UK. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory ...

Parents across Wales are rallying against local councils for sourcing school lunch meat from overseas, with alarming statistics revealing that councils like Merthyr Tydfil are providing up to 99.35% imported ...

Reports of adverse reactions to the weight loss injection Mounjaro have surged by an alarming 340% in 2025, with over 40,000 side effects reported in the UK, predominantly among women ...

Residents of Wirral are voicing their opposition to the proposed 200-kilometre carbon dioxide pipeline, part of the Peak Cluster Project. While aimed at reducing emissions and creating 300 jobs, local ...

As the UK grapples with a sharp cold spell, officials are urging residents to prioritise safe heating practices in their homes. With temperatures dropping, health experts recommend maintaining indoor temperatures ...