Over 1,100 private rentals have dangerous levels of damp and mould
Councils received 8,048 complaints about damp and mould between 2021 and 2022
New trade deal raises concerns over safety of UK food
New trade deal gives UK exporters access to a trade bloc of over 500 million people and cuts tariffs
Road traffic noise proven to raise risk of high blood pressure
First UK study of its kind shows road traffic noise can elevate risk of high blood pressure
Widespread meat fraud scandal exposed by Farmers Weekly
Industry magazine uncovers food processor passing off foreign meat as British
Pressure builds on UK ministers to tighten regulations on ‘forever chemicals’
US proposes cap on carcinogeous compounds in drinking water as environmental charities urge UK to restrict use and production of PFAS
Air pollution linked to long COVID in young adults
Study shows that young people exposed to high levels of air pollution pre-pandemic are more likely to suffer with long Covid
New tool to value the health impacts of urban developments
Researchers make it easier for planners to synthesise and evaluate the health risks of urban development
Childhood obesity set to more than double from 2020 levels
New report highlights the importance of developing comprehensive national action plans to prevent and treat obesity
Four-day week would dramatically reduce UK’s carbon footprint
World’s largest trial finds four-day week reaps environmental and health benefits
