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'There's no drugs': Pharmacies warn of penicillin shortage as parents urged not to self-diagnose Strep A in children 7th December 2022

A senior pharmacist says a penicillin shortage is leading to fears that some prescriptions will not be filled as seasonal sickness levels continue to rise.

Five companies fined over £400,000 for targeting over-60s with illegal marketing calls 6th December 2022

Five companies have been fined a total of £435,000 after they targeted people over 60 with almost half a million unlawful marketing calls - including one person suffering from dementia.

Onshore windfarm ban to be lifted in government U-turn 6th December 2022

The government has U-turned over its ban on onshore wind by saying turbines could be installed if the projects gain the support of local communities.

Sarcastic BrewDog reacts as beer advert is banned 6th December 2022

A BrewDog advert has been banned over a "tongue-in-cheek" claim that its fruit-flavoured beers are "one of your five a day".

Abolishing House of Lords would spark 'fundamental challenges', Speaker warns 6th December 2022

The Speaker of the Lords is set to condemn Labour's plans to abolish the second chamber, claiming changing it to a fully elected House would "present fundamental challenges".

Man arrested after egg thrown at the King 6th December 2022

A man has been arrested after an egg was thrown in the direction of the King during a walkabout in Luton.

How many severe Strep A infections and scarlet fever cases are in your area 6th December 2022

At least nine children have now died with a Strep A infection across the UK, with health officials also reporting a surge in scarlet fever cases.

Revealed: Supermarket chains where prices have risen fastest during the cost of living crisis 6th December 2022

The price of own-brand and budget products in supermarkets has been rising far faster than premium and branded items during the cost of living crisis, new figures suggest.

Antibiotics could be given to children at schools affected by Strep A 6th December 2022

Antibiotics could be given to children at schools affected by Strep A to stop the spread of the infection, schools minister Nick Gibb has said.

This is how much it costs to light up your Christmas tree - and why you should bin your old lights 30th November 2022

UK households will spend approximately £189m (roughly £7 per household) to light up their Christmas tree this year - more than double the £73m (or £3 per household) it cost last year.