Salmonella risk, Ukraine aid & more today
Health officials have issued a warning regarding a potential salmonella outbreak that may be linked to contaminated chicken. Consumers are advised to ensure all poultry is cooked thoroughly to avoid infection, which can cause severe gastrointestinal illness.
In national security developments, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has visited Kyiv to mark Ukrainian Independence Day, his first international trip since taking office. The UK has signed a new partnership with Ukraine to collaborate on artificial intelligence and share classified long-range missile technology, aimed at bolstering the country's defense capabilities.
Regarding business and local economy, the government has launched an independent review into hotel business rates, the property taxes paid by hospitality venues, which could lead to future changes in how these costs are calculated for operators. Meanwhile, police are investigating a fatal crash on the A66 involving two officers, with twelve people currently arrested as authorities examine potential links to organised crime.
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