England and Wales on course for driest July since records began Only 5.6mm of rainfall has been recorded in England in July so far. Evening Standard · Jul 31
The devastating impact of England’s drought in before and after pictures According to the National Drought Group, 71.3 per cent of England is in drought The Independent UK · Jul 31
'Explosive Diarrhoea' Parasite Warning Issued to UK Tourists After Mexico Cases Surge UK tourists visiting Mexico face a rise in Cyclospora infections, causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms. Health officials advise precautions with food and water, even at luxury resorts. International Business Times UK · Jul 31
Cyclospora Outbreak Explained: The Hidden Costs of Getting Sick on an All-Inclusive Holiday UKHSA warns of rising cyclospora infections in travellers returning from Mexico's Riviera Maya and Cancún. Learn how to protect your holiday and avoid unexpected costs with key travel precautions. International Business Times UK · Jul 31
UK Heatwave Deaths Near 3,000 as 'Heat Dome' Fuels Deadliest Summer in Years England may see its highest heat-related deaths this summer, with nearly 2,900 fatalities during early heatwaves. Officials warn of increased health risks as temperatures continue to rise. International Business Times UK · Jul 31
Man dies after being rescued from sea in Essex The man was pronounced dead at the scene The Independent UK · Jul 30
Whole of Wales in drought as UK battles heat, wildfires and extreme dry weather Human-caused climate change is making heatwaves and drought more likely and intense. The Independent UK · Jul 30
Cyclospora: Explosive diarrhoea infection spreads to UK as officials issue holiday warning Cylosporiasis infections lead to nasty but non-life-threatening symptoms, such as ‘explosive diarrhoea’ The Independent UK · Jul 30
England on track for record heat-related deaths this summer, official data shows UKHSA estimates 2,877 fatalities during heatwaves in May and June, almost twice that recorded in 2025 season The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Drought, heatwaves, wildfires, deaths: The toll of UK’s extreme summer Climate change is making extremes such as heat and drought more intense and more likely. The Independent UK · Jul 30
Heat health alerts raised as fourth heatwave of the summer looms Rain over the weekend provided little or no relief in many areas still facing continuing hot weather. The Independent UK · Jul 27
How to safely watch the UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years The eclipse on 12 August will be the most complete seen in the UK since 1999 The Independent UK · Jul 27
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Squishy dumpling toys recalled over ‘serious’ toxic chemical risk The squishy dumpling toys have been described as the ‘latest viral trend for kids’ but imitation versions could be harmful
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24 Parts of England under heat alert with 30C temperatures possible Warning in place until Sunday morning in southern and central regions after drought declared in parts of Wales
Evening Standard · Jul 24 Heat health alerts for parts of England over busy getaway weekend The alerts come as drought was declared in North Wales and the Upper Severn.
The Independent UK · Jul 24 England under heat health alert with temperatures set to reach 29C – but rain on the way Yellow heat health alerts have been issued across parts of the country from Friday to Sunday
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 UK Responds To Potential Ebola Exposure With Emergency Medical Transfer The UK evacuated a humanitarian worker from the DRC due to potential Ebola exposure. The individual, symptom-free, is under observation in London, with officials stressing low public risk.
Evening Standard · Jul 22 Humanitarian health worker being monitored for Ebola in London hospital The humanitarian worker was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UK
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the disease
The Independent UK · Jul 21 UK humanitarian worker in London hospital after ‘potential exposure to Ebola’ There are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in the UK, the UKHSA has said
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 'Virtually Untreatable' Shigella STI Is Surging Among Gay and Bisexual Men in the UK, Experts Warn A Shigella outbreak in the UK is spreading rapidly, with antibiotic-resistant strains causing concern. Health officials urge testing and hygiene precautions to prevent transmission, especially during anal sex.
The Conversation · Jul 14 Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality The heatwaves of late May and June killed an estimated 2,700 people in England and Wales, according to a recent analysis – around 550 in May, when west London hit 35.1°C, and 2,200 in June, as East Anglia reached 37°C.
The Independent UK · Jul 14 British tourists warned over spike in deadly mosquito viruses in holiday hotspots Eight Zika virus cases were reported from January to June 2026 – only seven cases were recorded in the whole of 2025