Associated British Foods

British health officials are reporting a sharp increase in cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite, with many cases connected to travel to Mexico. The illness typically causes prolonged diarrhoea, fatigue and stomach cramps, and is often associated with contaminated food or water abroad. Health authorities are urging returning travellers with symptoms to seek medical advice. US outlets are also covering the story, as cyclospora outbreaks tied to travel and fresh produce have drawn attention in North America in recent years.

High street pharmacy chain Boots is reportedly closing in on a £7 billion sale to Canada's Weston family, according to reports. The deal would end years of uncertainty over the ownership of the retailer, which has been put up for sale by its current owners, Associated British Foods. The Weston family already has longstanding ties to the business.