People urged to prepare as heatwave sparks health warnings
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People urged to prepare as heatwave sparks health warnings
Health officials are urging people to prepare for rising temperatures, warning of a possible spike in 999 calls and ambulance demand.
Dr Agostinho Sousa from the UK Health Security Agency said it’s vital to take steps to stay cool and avoid using up NHS resources needed for vulnerable people.
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the government will work with major supermarkets to make healthy food choices easier for consumers. He outlines plans to reduce calorie intake across the population, tackling rising obesity and easing pressure on the NHS without the need for additional taxes.
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Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately condemns rhetoric at Glastonbury, calling it “horrific” and saying music festivals should not be platforms for incitement or threats.
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Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately says speaking to supermarkets is “not the answer” to the UK’s health problems as she argues that obesity is about personal responsibility. She goes on to criticise the government for threatening family farms with their tax policy while claiming to promote healthier living.
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