5 Expert Tips on What to Wear in Extreme Heat
As Europe and the US face record heatwaves, experts recommend natural fibers like cotton and linen, loose fits, and strategic colors to stay cool and comfortable.
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Resident doctors accept pay deal, ending NHS strikes
Resident doctors in England voted to accept a government pay and jobs deal, ending strikes that cost the NHS £1bn since 2023. The deal includes a 6.6% pay uplift and 4,500 extra training places.
Quilter CEO Warns of Massive Retirement Crisis
Quilter CEO Steven Levin warns the UK faces a 'massive retirement crisis' as millions under-save, urging policy changes to boost pension contributions and financial literacy.
UK minister plans state-owned housing developer
Housing secretary Steve Reed is working on plans for a state-owned housing developer that could borrow at lower rates, as housebuilding falls short of Starmer's 1.5m target.
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Body of teen recovered from reservoir amid UK heatwave
The body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered from Cowbury reservoir in Stalybridge. At least seven people have died in water-related incidents during June's record heatwave.
UK Should Add Summer Cooling Payment to Fuel Support
A letter to the Guardian proposes adding a summer cooling payment to the UK's winter fuel allowance to help older people afford fans and air conditioning during heatwaves.
NHS waiting list fall not a Labour win, warns professor
Priscilla Alderson warns that a fall in NHS waiting lists is not a government success, as authorities paid £33 per patient to remove thousands from lists, many still in need.
Record Heat Over 40°C in Germany, Czechia, Poland, Hungary
Germany, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary recorded all-time high temperatures above 40°C on Sunday, as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths spreads east, affecting over 191 million people in Europe.
Trump admin orders health programs away from overdose prevention
The Trump administration has ordered federally funded health programs to prioritize 'parental authority' and move away from harm reduction, sparking fears of increased political interference in public health and exacerbating the opioid crisis.
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Jess Phillips: US military court denied British victim rights
Jess Phillips reveals how a US military court denied Sarah Steele the basic rights British victims have, vowing to change the law.
Court upholds Biden-era soot rule against Trump EPA challenge
A federal appeals court unanimously rejected the Trump EPA's attempt to scrap a Biden-era rule limiting deadly soot pollution, upholding tighter standards on coal plants and industrial sources.
Five die in UK waters during heatwave, man pulled from river
Five people have died in UK waters during the hottest June on record. A man's body was pulled from the River Severn, and other victims include a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy.
UK heatwave, politics, football, music anhedonia debated
Readers discuss media scaremongering over fans, Kemi Badenoch's remarks, football's decline, Farage's donation, and music anhedonia in MetroTalk letters.
Blue Mountains highway closed until mid-2025
The Great Western Highway's Victoria Pass section will remain closed until mid-2025 due to structural cracks at Mitchells Causeway, forcing major detours for Blue Mountains residents.
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Supermarket food waste: 40% of US food uneaten
Up to 40% of US food is wasted, with supermarkets overstocking shelves and discarding unsold items. Workers face low wages and food insecurity, highlighting systemic issues.
Mazzucato: governments must 'get back their mojo' for common good
Economist Mariana Mazzucato argues governments must reclaim purpose and direction to build a common good economy, tackling inequality and climate crisis.
Health alert for England fans: Paramedics urge safe celebrations
London Ambulance Service warns fans of triple threat as England faces Panama: weekend, heatwave, and alcohol risk causing 999 call surges.
Parents arrested for murder after boy, 7, dies weighing 18 stone
A seven-year-old boy weighing 18 stone died of heart failure; his parents face murder, child abuse, and torture charges in Michigan.
11 London councils in dark over evictions from temp housing buys
A third of London councils are not checking if families are evicted when they buy properties for temporary accommodation, potentially worsening the housing crisis, an LDRS investigation reveals.
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Ockenden Review: Urgent Action Needed on Maternity Failures
Donna Ockenden's report reveals devastating maternity care failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, with 100 action points. Families demand a statutory public inquiry as safe staffing and cultural issues persist.
Venezuela Earthquakes: 164 Dead, Survivors Trapped
Powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck Venezuela's coast, killing at least 164, collapsing buildings in Caracas and coastal towns, with survivors trapped.
England's Ghana draw exposes Tuchel's struggle
England's goalless draw with Ghana highlights Thomas Tuchel's difficulty breaking down stubborn defenses, but his strategy targets top teams like Brazil and Argentina.
Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for recruits
The Pentagon reinstated mandatory flu vaccinations for all military recruits after an outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base sickened nearly 300 people, reversing Pete Hegseth's April policy.
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii gun law in 2nd Amendment case
The US Supreme Court struck down a 2023 Hawaii law banning guns in most public spaces and on private property without owner permission, citing Second Amendment rights and the Bruen precedent.
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Ealing Council pays £1,400 to disabled man evicted from flat
Ealing Council failed to support a disabled man facing eviction from an overcrowded one-bed flat with his partner and child, resulting in a £1,400 payout and an apology after Ombudsman intervention.
Watering roof tiles could cool homes during UK 36C heatwave
A heating expert suggests watering roof tiles to cool homes during record UK heatwave, as temperatures hit 36C and 90 million Europeans face extreme heat.
Chelsea flats approved despite 'total darkness' claim
A Chelsea man's daylight loss deemed acceptable as planning committee approves height increase for flats on former post office site, despite claims of 'near total permanent darkness'.
Man dies after falling from height on Victoria Embankment
A man in his 20s died after falling from a height on Victoria Embankment early Thursday. Police closed the road for nine hours as investigations continue.
Politicians Urged to Open Cool Hubs as UK Heatwave Hits 35°C
Lib Dems call for 'cool hubs' as London hits 35°C; PM Starmer cites climate action at PMQs, while Miliband weighs Jackdaw gas field approval.
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Man stabbed multiple times in Enfield; suspect arrested
A man was stabbed multiple times in Enfield after a street fight. Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect following CCTV evidence. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
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