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White women most likely to get HRT prescriptions in England, study finds Exclusive: 10-year study finds menopausal women of Chinese and black African backgrounds about 80% less likely to get HRT. Menopausal women of Chinese and black African backgrounds are about 80% less likely to receive hormone replacement therapy than white women, according to a large-scale study. HRT is one of the most common treatments for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, poor sleep and vaginal dryness. It can also help maintain muscle strength and prevent osteoporosis. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/21/white-women-hrt-prescriptions-study-england

Wes Streeting warned inflation busting NHS Budget deal will not be enough Fears have been raised that Wes Streeting’s inflation-busting funding deal for the NHS will not be enough for him to pay for the reforms he wants to drive through. Sources have told The Independent that the Department for Health and Social Care is set to get about 4 per cent – between £7bn and £8bn – as Mr Streeting confirmed that he has mostly agreed his settlement with chancellor Rachel Reeves. Inflation is currently running at 1.7 per cent. But despite the figure being the most generous settlement…

Homophobia rife in schools as three-quarters of primary age children report hearing derogatory comments Homophobic language is rife among young children with three-quarters of nine- to 11-year-olds reporting hearing it, according to new research. Charity Just Like Us surveyed more than 31,000 pupils across the UK, including 4,307 primary school children aged nine to 11. The vast majority – 78 per cent – of the primary school children said they had heard homophobic language, and 80 per cent of secondary school pupils reported the same. Some primary school children cited the social media app TikTok as the place where they…

Storm Ashley brings rail, road and air chaos as UK on high alert over flood warnings Storm Ashley has caused travel disruption and flooding across the UK as high winds and rain have battered parts of the country. Dozens of flights were cancelled at Belfast City airport and Dublin airport, while several flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen were also called off as wind speeds exceeded 80mph in some areas. Police Scotland have advised motorists to “plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel where possible” due to the “strong likelihood” of disruption on roads, while Transport Scotland has warned of likely…

UK weather: Storm Ashley live updates as flights cancelled and River Severn bursts banks Storm Ashley has brought travel chaos and cut power to thousands as it pummelled parts of the UK with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain. Dozens of flights were cancelled and diverted at airports including Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow, while debris and uprooted trees caused havoc on parts of the rail network. Around 100 flood warnings were in place across Scotland, England and Wales late on Sunday night as the River Severn burst its banks, submerging the town of Worcester. Power was cut to more than 10,000…

Ashley storm UK tracker: Where and when are Met Office weather warnings in force? Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailThe Met Office has issued “danger to life” weather warnings as parts of the UK brace for Storm Ashley to bring rain and winds of up to 80mph this weekend.The first named storm of the season will initially hit Ireland on Sunday morning, where warnings for strong winds are in force across seven counties, including Galway, Mayo, Kerry and Donegal.It will then track northeastwards and reach…

Gary Neville names the one signing Chelsea need to become title challengers Gary Neville has named the one signing Chelsea need to become genuine Premier League title challengers after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool. Nicolas Jackson got on the scoresheet for the Blues at Anfield – but it was not enough as Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones secured victory for the Reds. Despite the result, Chelsea have enjoyed a positive start to the season under head coach Enzo Maresca after a long period of instability. Neville, though, is convinced that the west Londoners need to recruit a brand new striker…

Aaron Ramsdale’s dad celebrates Bournemouth’s shock win over Arsenal Aaron Ramsdale’s dad has expressed his delight at AFC Bournemouth’s shock 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday. The Cherries stunned the Premier League title challengers thanks to goals from Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert after William Saliba was shown an early red card. With Liverpool and Manchester City both picking up three points on Sunday, Arsenal’s defeat on the south coast could be a costly result for their trophy hopes. No one appeared to enjoy Bournemouth’s victory more than Ramsdale’s dad, Nick, who posted on X: ‘BACK OF THE NET BOSCOMBE!!!!!!!!’…

Erik ten Hag reveals trophy aim but admits Man Utd have a ‘long way to go’ Erik ten Hag has outlined Manchester United’s trophy ambitions and insists his side still have a ‘long way to go’ following a poor start to the campaign. The Dutchman, who has been under pressure this term after a slow start, has led the Red Devils to glory in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup since he arrived in 2022. He’s far from being finished there, if he is given enough time at Old Trafford, and is focusing on getting the team ready for the…

Ariana Grande weighs in on Wicked debate co-star called ‘degrading’ Ariana Grande has weighed in on the recent debate regarding a Wicked poster featuring her and Cynthia Erivo ahead of the film’s release on November 22. Fans were torn earlier this month when a new poster for the Jon M. Chu adaptation of the hit Broadway musical was released, giving a modern take on the 2003 play’s most iconic picture. This then led to fans recreating their own image, which Cynthia spoke out about, labelling it as ‘degrading’ as it removed what she was trying to achieve in the poster by making eye contact with the audience.…