Saharan dust cloud bound for UK prompts health warning

Older people, asthma sufferers and those with breathing difficulties are most at risk as pollution levels expected to rise

A Saharan dust cloud is expected to settle over parts of the UK on Thursday, prompting health experts to issue warnings to elderly people and those who suffer from breathing problems.

High levels of pollution are expected over southern and central England, with Lincolnshire bearing the brunt of the cloud.