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UK E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital

8 hours ago By Michelle Roberts, Digital health editor, BBC News Getty Images At least 86 people were admitted to hospital for E. coli symptoms linked to an outbreak thought to be caused by some pre-packed sandwiches containing lettuce, health officials have confirmed. The UK Health Security Agency says cases have slowed but a further 45 infections […]

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Parties battle over help for first-time buyers and renters

2 hours ago By Kevin Peachey and Shanaz Musafer, BBC News Getty Images Labour and the Conservatives have accused each other of failing to match promises on housing, in what has become a key battleground in the election campaign. The Conservatives said they were offering a better deal on stamp duty, by permanently abolishing the levy for […]

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Key oil project must count full climate impact

2 hours ago By Justin Rowlatt, Climate editor • Esme Stallard, Climate and science reporter, BBC News Getty Images Sarah Finch (centre) began her legal fight against Surrey County Council five years ago The Supreme Court has ruled a local council should have considered the full climate impact of burning oil from new wells – a landmark decision which could […]

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