Measles warning issued to UK holidaymakers after cases rise over 120,000 in Europe

Measles typically causes a widespread rash and sometimes severe complications (Picture: Shutterstock)

The UK is at risk of a ‘surge’ in measles cases in the coming months due to a decline in vaccine uptake, officials have warned.

Unvaccinated children are expected to pick up the virus on summer trips abroad, with a number of popular destinations having seen ‘large’ outbreaks this year, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

France, Italy, Spain and Germany are among those suffering such outbreaks in Europe...