Sewage sampling for polio expands beyond London
Most people are vaccinated in the UK so risk of paralytic polio is low, say experts
Increase in youth vaping causes concern
NHS Digital survey shows that nearly one in ten 11-15 year olds are vapers
Plans to introduce decent standards in PRS a step closer
‘Private rented homes are more costly to heat and at a higher risk of disrepair and damp’
Bird flu threatens UK sea bird populations
Unrestricted movement of poultry and poultry products is fuelling spread of bird flu in UK
Nearly a quarter of sewage discharges went unmonitored in 2021
Liberal Democrat analysis says there will be around 325,000 sewage dumps every year by 2030
UK water environment in ‘critical state’ following drought
River flows have dropped dangerously low while reservoir levels have also declined
UK faces ‘humanitarian crisis' from rising energy prices
NHS Confederation says climbing energy costs could widen health inequalities
Yorkshire’s private rental sector is worst in country
Quality of housing in the PRS has decreased across the North East and Yorkshire and Humber over the past ten years
HSE construction safety checks fall by up to 57%
Safety spot checks on building sites have fallen dramatically since 2013/14
