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PARENTS have been urged to be on the lookout for signs of a dangerous Victorian illness as cases continue to rise. Infections of scarlet fever have increased in recent weeks, and health chiefs have warned Brits to be 'vigilant'. Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that Derbyshire has seen a spike in infections, with 53 being detected in the last four weeks alone. In the last eight weeks, there has been 103 cases in the area, with experts claiming the jump could be down to low immunity levels. Director of public health at Derbyshire County Council said measures such as social distancing and other pandemic policies may have had an impact. Dean Wallace said the pandemic and students not being in close contact with each other has led to lower background levels of immunity. Read more on scarlet fever THROWBACK Warning as cases of Victorian diseases hit 5-year high - the 6 signs to know BUG … [Read more...] about Urgent warning to parents as cases rise of dangerous Victorian disease

SUMMER holidays risk being thrown into chaos again this year as soaring Covid cases could mean restrictions are brought BACK. Experts have warned that spiralling cases mean countries abroad may be forced to bring back some of the strict rules which includes face masks, tests and Covid passes. Lib Dem MP Layla Moran warned that holidays both in the UK and abroad could be at risk. She told the Mirror : "It is possible that holiday plans will be ruined due to rising Covid rates in the UK. "Other countries could reintroduce restrictions on arrivals from Britain, and transport companies - already in crisis from the Government's mishandling of Brexit and industrial action, are likely to see an increase in staff shortages with more off sick." Cyprus, France, Greece and Portugal are among the nations with the highest incidence rates. Read more travel stories HOLIDAY HELL Holiday warning as four out of 10 travel insurance policies WON'T cover … [Read more...] about Brits warned their foreign holidays could be SCRAPPED with travel restrictions reintroduced

By Soutik Biswas and Aparna Alluri Published 13 July 2021 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, has unveiled a controversial bill for curbing population growth. It proposes denying government jobs, promotions, subsidies and the right to contest local elections to anyone who has more than two children. UP, which is home to over 220 million people, has long been a governance challenge and has consistently ranked low on development indices. But experts say its population growth - like India's - is already slowing. Experts have warned against a "coercive" two-child policy that denies women agency and further increases unsafe or sex-selective abortions, given the deep-rooted and overwhelming preference for sons. They are baffled by the bill, which has been drafted by the state's law commission, since it contradicts Uttar … [Read more...] about Uttar Pradesh bill: The myth of India’s population explosion

The exodus of general practitioners could mean a quarter of posts will be vacant within a decade, new analysis suggests. The Health Foundation think tank called for urgent action as it published a forecast showing there could be thousands of vacancies across England. It found the current shortage of 4,200 full-time equivalent GPs in England is set to rise to 10,700 in 2030-31. The analysts said this could mean more than one in four of the 37,800 GP posts needed to deliver pre-pandemic standards of care would be vacant. Under a worst-case scenario, up to half of posts could be vacant and the projected shortfall could rise to more than 20,000. The researchers warned that shortages of GPs could pose a significant risk to the quality of care patients receive . It was also estimated there could be 6,400 nursing vacancies in GP surgeries by 2030/31. The Health Foundation analysis suggested the Government is unlikely to reach its 2019 manifesto target of hiring … [Read more...] about GP exodus will leave a quarter of posts empty within a decade

By Steffan Messenger Published 24 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Farmers in Wales will have to cover at least 10% of their land with trees in order to qualify for public funding in future, it has been announced. Creating ponds and helping manage wildlife habitats are also requirements of the new subsidy scheme. Ministers said farmers could earn a "fair and stable income" while "drastically improving" biodiversity. Farming unions said they would look closely at the proposals to see if they were practical. Call for farm subsidies rethink over Ukraine war Food costs rise as farmers struggle with increase A new Welsh subsidy scheme to replace EU-based payments for agriculture has been in development since the Brexit vote and is set to be phased in from 2025. The latest update comes in the form of a 70-page document from the Welsh … [Read more...] about Farming in Wales: Farmers must plant trees to get cash

JOHN BISSET/STUFF The residents of Ōmārama woke to one of the heaviest snow falls in recent years on June 13. Temperatures were at least 1.2C above average across most of the North Island during June, while there was more rain in many western and inland areas of the country. “It was especially wet in inland parts of Otago and Canterbury, and Tauranga, where rainfall totals were about double the June average, Niwa said in its Monthly Climate Summary for June, published on Tuesday. With more airflow than usual from the northwest, rainfall was less than 79% of normal, or even less than half of normal, for eastern parts of both the North and South Island, Niwa said. The airflows from the northwest, along with warmer than usual sea surface temperatures were likely the cause of relative warmth throughout the country. READ MORE: Operators pleased with solid start to ski season in South Canterbury The black ice blues await the unwary and unfortunate Snow cleared on … [Read more...] about June temperatures ‘well above average’ in North Island; more rain for many western, inland areas

It's always gross when someone leaves hair in the shower —especially when that person is a stranger. When TikTok user @fortdefiance put her house on the market, a sneaky shower was probably the last thing she expected from potential buyers. In a clip shared on July 1, the homeowner explained that someone viewing the house had decided to take the tub for a test run. "Just got back to my house after a showing," she said in the video. "Walk into the bathroom and there's a spot on the floor. i know I just cleaned this. Somebody got in the tub, which I painstakingly scrubbed." Luckily, she saw the funny side of the situation, bursting into laughter. However, the bathroom wasn't the only room they'd decided to try before buying. "I'm pretty sure somebody got in my bed," she continued, before pointing to a bench that was also askew. Further exploration showed that the viewers actually tried all three beds, as well as the sofa. "Hope you guys had fun," she giggled, concluding her … [Read more...] about Internet shocked by what potential buyers did to bath during house viewing

Queen’s former chef reveals monarch kept chocolate in her room Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In the latest instance of shrinkflation caused by the cost of living crisis, Twix owner Mars has announced the popular chocolate bars will be shrunk by 15 percent. Shrinkflation refers to when the size of a product is reduced, but the price remains the same - meaning consumers ultimately pay more for the same amount. The 23-gram Twix bars in their multipacks have been scrapped, and replaced with ones weighing just 20 grams. Related articles Cash-strapped couple feeding kids ready meals as cost of living hits Parents dip into children's … [Read more...] about Twix SHRINKS chocolate bars in fight to keep costs down

By Ivana Davidovic Published 3 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Born and raised in Texas, successful entrepreneur Carol Chen has built a life and several fashion businesses in Singapore. She always dreamt of becoming a mum. But there was a snag. Having her designs showcased at Paris Fashion Week - no problem. Finding a life partner - much more difficult. When she hit her mid-thirties, she started to worry. "I just started reading a bunch of material online that says your body really becomes much less fertile after 35. I started freaking out," she says. She was single, so decided the time was right to freeze her eggs - a method of preserving fertility, so she could potentially try and have children at a later date. It's a relatively new process and success rates vary significantly, depending on how many eggs the woman freezes and her age at the time. … [Read more...] about What does egg freezing have to do with your employer?