Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Obesity drug 'cuts risk of heart attack or stroke regardless of weight lost'
Anti-obesity jabs could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes or heart failure in obese people regardless of the amount of weight they lose while on the drug, researchers have found.
Mon, 13 May 2024 23:00:00 +0100
Anti-obesity jabs could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes or heart failure in obese people regardless of the amount of weight they lose while on the drug, researchers have found.
Mon, 13 May 2024 23:00:00 +0100
'We lost everything': The boys experimented on at school
Returning to Treloar's School brings back many bittersweet memories for Gary Webster, Steve Nicholls, Richard Warwick and Ade Goodyear.
Tue, 14 May 2024 06:28:00 +0100
Returning to Treloar's School brings back many bittersweet memories for Gary Webster, Steve Nicholls, Richard Warwick and Ade Goodyear.
Tue, 14 May 2024 06:28:00 +0100
One of Europe's most notorious human traffickers arrested
One of Europe's most notorious people smugglers has been arrested in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq, British security officials said.
Mon, 13 May 2024 22:44:00 +0100
One of Europe's most notorious people smugglers has been arrested in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq, British security officials said.
Mon, 13 May 2024 22:44:00 +0100
High in protein, low fat, cheap and environmentally friendly - but would you try this 'wonder' food?
The "disgust factor" must be overcome if insect-based foods are to become mainstream, according to a study.
Mon, 13 May 2024 15:55:00 +0100
The "disgust factor" must be overcome if insect-based foods are to become mainstream, according to a study.
Mon, 13 May 2024 15:55:00 +0100
Medal for twin who saved sister in horrific crocodile attack
A 31-year-old woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack in Mexico will receive a bravery honour after being included on the King's first Civilian Gallantry List.
Tue, 14 May 2024 00:34:00 +0100
A 31-year-old woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack in Mexico will receive a bravery honour after being included on the King's first Civilian Gallantry List.
Tue, 14 May 2024 00:34:00 +0100
UK-based boxer dies after being knocked down during professional debut
A boxer has died after being knocked down during his first professional fight in London.
Mon, 13 May 2024 17:42:00 +0100
A boxer has died after being knocked down during his first professional fight in London.
Mon, 13 May 2024 17:42:00 +0100
Prospect of interest rate cut under threat after wage growth figures
The prospects for an interest rate cut next month have not been helped by the latest wage growth figures which have come in higher than expected.
Mon, 13 May 2024 10:34:00 +0100
The prospects for an interest rate cut next month have not been helped by the latest wage growth figures which have come in higher than expected.
Mon, 13 May 2024 10:34:00 +0100
Tyson Fury's dad headbutts member of opponent's entourage
Tyson Fury's dad John Fury was left with a bloody face after he headbutted a member of Oleksandr Usyk's entourage during an ugly clash at a media event.
Mon, 13 May 2024 15:35:00 +0100
Tyson Fury's dad John Fury was left with a bloody face after he headbutted a member of Oleksandr Usyk's entourage during an ugly clash at a media event.
Mon, 13 May 2024 15:35:00 +0100
Early release prison scheme causing 'high-risk' offenders to be let out, new report finds
An early release prison scheme, used to free up space in jails across England and Wales, is causing "high-risk" offenders to be let out, some of whom are a "risk to children", according to a new report.
Mon, 13 May 2024 21:37:00 +0100
An early release prison scheme, used to free up space in jails across England and Wales, is causing "high-risk" offenders to be let out, some of whom are a "risk to children", according to a new report.
Mon, 13 May 2024 21:37:00 +0100
King discusses cancer treatment side effect on official visit
The King has spoken about losing his sense of taste as he discussed the side effects of cancer treatment.
Mon, 13 May 2024 13:33:00 +0100
The King has spoken about losing his sense of taste as he discussed the side effects of cancer treatment.
Mon, 13 May 2024 13:33:00 +0100