Day: 14 May 2025

Reform UK’s surge in Doncaster has Ed Miliband on the ropes as Labour faces new threats in its former strongholds. Meanwhile, the government proposes releasing prisoners after serving just a third of their sentences — prompting fierce debate. Rupert Lowe escapes prosecution, and a viral TikTok critiques Labour’s “culture war confusion.” We cover today’s top UK political stories, cultural events across the country, and the week’s standout political podcasts and tweets in one sharp editorial roundup.

Weight-loss drugs key to longer life | Paper Talk UK  NHS

Weight loss drugs key to longer life? Yes! – according to a new study, weight-loss drugs can delay diseases associated with ageing such as dementia and halve the number of deaths from heart attacks. The breakthrough research suggests people in the UK could be given access to such drugs in the near future as part of the government’s aim to drive preventative medicine.

Much of Wednesday’s headlines are dominated by the news that a man – convicted of the horrific murder of Diane Sindall in 1986, has finally been cleared and freed after new DNA evidence ruled him out.

Peter Sullivan has spent nearly 40 years behind bars in what is believed to be the longest miscarriage of justice involving a living prisoner in British legal history.

A new study has highlighted the benefits of weight-loss drugs beyond tackling obesity in the UK – other benefits include halving the risk of heart attacks and strokes and appearing to protect the heart almost immediately.

Assisted dying is also dominating the UK news this morning with GPs deeply divided on the issue. It comes after the Scottish assisted dying bill passed its first vote at Holyrood.

On the international front, Donald Trump has announced he will lift sanctions on Syria – as he embarks on a whirlwind tour of the Middle East, aimed at securing deals for the US and his private businesses.