News in June 2006
- 23 Jun 2006Beware of mobile phones in thunderstormsPeople should not use mobile phones outdoors during thunderstorms because of the risk of being struck by lightning, doctors have warned.
- 22 Jun 2006Parking system needs overhaul, say MPsBritain's parking system is a mess and needs a major overhaul, says a new report by MPs.
- 22 Jun 2006BA probed over price-fix claimBritish Airways (BA) and other unnamed airlines are being investigated by the British and American governments over allegations of price-fixing.
- 22 Jun 2006New random checks on GP appointmentsSurgeries will get random checks from next month to ensure they offer patients a GP appointment within two days.
- 21 Jun 2006World Cup virus warningComputer virus experts are warning of a new internet 'worm' which is trying to exploit World Cup fever.
- 21 Jun 2006'Clever milk' ad misleading, rules ASAA milk advert fronted by Professor Lord Robert Winston has been pulled after it made unproven claims about boosting children's brain power.
- 20 Jun 2006Bag size crackdownPassengers flying out of Britain's busiest airport are to be stopped from taking oversized hand luggage on flights.
- 19 Jun 2006Lottery scam uses fake cheques to trap victimsConsumers have been warned about a new lottery scam which uses counterfeit cheques to lure people into believing the promised win is genuine.
- 19 Jun 2006New test screens for more genetic diseasesA new genetic test could help thousands of women at risk of giving birth to children with diseases such as cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy.
- 19 Jun 2006Mobile phone useAlmost seven out of ten people would like to see a person fined if their mobile rings during a show at the cinema, theatre or opera.
- 15 Jun 2006Biggest measles outbreak 'for 20 years'England is in the grip of the biggest measles outbreak for 20 years, health experts said last night.
- 15 Jun 2006Speed cameras 'to cover neighbourhoods'Speed cameras are to be installed in residential areas to catch drivers breaking 20mph speed limits, it's claimed today.
- 15 Jun 2006FSA clashes with Ofcom over junk food adsThe government's food watchdog has today called for a complete pre-watershed ban on junk food adverts.
- 15 Jun 2006BA allowanceBritish Airways(BA) is to allow economy passengers just one check-in bag each on most routes.
- 09 Jun 2006GP star ratings shelvedPlans to award GP surgeries Michelin-style star ratings look to have been scrapped just days after they were first revealed.
