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Weight loss jabs can cut risk of heart attack or stroke by fifth, st...

The trial involved more than 17,600 people from across 41 countries.

Mhairi Black: Trans people should be ‘left the hell alone’

The SNP’s depute Westminster leader made the comments at an Edinburgh Festival Fringe event.

Strikes cancellations ‘tip of the iceberg’ – NHS Confederation

In a ‘worst-case scenario’, industrial action in the NHS could be causing double the number of cancellations being reported, representatives say.

Spoonbill chick fledges on Norfolk Broads ‘for first time since 17th...

The large white heron-like species gets its name from its long bill, which has a flat spoon-shaped tip.

Study reveals chemical contamination on International Space Station

Scientists analysed dust from air filters within the ISS and compared them to contaminants found in houses on Earth.

Mould played a part in the death of young man, pathologist tells inq...

Luke Brooks’ family believe the damp and mouldy conditions in their rented Oldham house caused the man’s death in 2022.

Man stabbed near British Museum was waiting in queue, bystanders say

The man attempted to escape and was ‘dripping blood everywhere’, a witness claimed.

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn to campaign in Rutherglen seat

Mr Flynn hit out at Labour’s stance on Brexit ahead of the campaign visit.

NHS buildings ‘in a bad way and getting worse’

Data on hospital chemical leaks and fire alarms was compiled by the Liberal Democrats following a number of Freedom of Information requests.

Man who fled to Bulgaria to escape terrorism charges jailed after re...

David Bodill, of Buxton, Derbyshire, fled the UK after bomb-making manuals and extremist material was found on his laptop.

Lucy Bronze’s former secondary school to name sports hall after Engl...

The 31-year-old defender has started every game in England’s World Cup campaign in Australia and New Zealand.

Labour announces ‘charging commission’ to increase crime-solving

The commission will aim to identify reasons for the ‘woeful’ decline in successful law enforcement, Labour said.

Fewer people eligible for Covid-19 autumn booster

Health officials have tightened the eligibility criteria.

Beaver-like dams can protect communities from flooding, study finds

Researchers spent two years studying a small Shropshire river.

Elections watchdog apologises after hack left voters’ details expose...

Electoral Commission head Shaun McNally said it would be very hard to use a cyber-attack to influence the democratic process.

Asylum seekers in the UK awaiting a decision: Latest numbers

Three-quarters of people claiming asylum have been waiting for an initial decision for more than six months.

A-level cohort ‘unluckiest’ to come out of pandemic – social mobilit...

School leavers waiting for results will be experiencing ‘the highest levels of anxiety and uncertainty’, according to Lee Elliot Major.

Man arrested after stabbing close to British Museum

The incident happened at around 10am on Tuesday.

Water firms face legal action over claims of underreporting sewage d...

It is alleged they overcharged customers by underreporting pollution, meaning millions will receive compensation if the claim is successful.

UK holidaymakers driving abroad warned: Get an emissions sticker or...

The RAC said the number of areas across France which require drivers to display a Crit’Air sticker rose to 12 last month.