NHS patients will be prescribed weight-loss jabs at pharmacies as part of Britain’s war on obesity., says The Telegraph.
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Russell Brand has been granted bail after facing charges for multiple sexual offences, including rape, related to incidents involving four women between 1999 and 2005.
Pharmacists are set to hand out weight-loss jabs on the NHS, says the front page of the Daily Mail.
The NHS is considering making available weight loss jabs over the counter. The new scheme is part of Britain’s plan to tackle obesity.
Early indications suggest Reform gains in England local elections yesterday will be a big boost for Nigel Farage’s party – and a dent in the ego of traditional parties. The sweeping gains made by Reform suggest Britain might be moving away from the traditional two-party dominance and into a new era of politics.
The full results won’t be available until later today – and there’s still a lot of counting to do, but so far things are looking good for the far-right party.
After a week of headlines being dominated by the latest from the Trump administration, Friday’s UK headlines are focused on local and domestic issues.
The sun continues to shine this morning with the beautiful weather set to continue into the weekend. Yesterday, the UK recorded the hottest day on record (so far) – and it’s not just the weather that’s heating up – the headlines are too.
Reform UK secured a narrow victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, winning by just six votes after Labour previously held the seat with a substantial majority of nearly 14,700.
Pakistan preparing for Indian attack as the country’s firewalls and security defences have closed a firewall around Pakistan. The Pakistan army has launched an operation to intercept expected Indian attacks in the country, including potential terrorist attacks in the south of the country in the state of Balochistan. In the days after the Pahalgam deaths in India-administered Kashmir, India and Pakistan announced a string of diplomatic moves against each other, including shutting down cross-border trade…
Reform UK secured a narrow victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, defeating Labour by just six votes, marking a significant loss for Sir Keir Starmer.
China’s Commerce Ministry is evaluating the Trump administration’s approaches for trade talks, but one-sided tariffs up to 145% are seen as a significant barrier, undermining trust between the two nations.
Apple will source most iPhones from India and iPads from Vietnam to avoid the effects of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, aiming to maintain consumer prices in the US.
Over 1,600 council seats are contested across 23 local authorities, alongside mayoral elections and a critical by-election in Runcorn and Helsby following Labour MP Mike Amesbury’s resignation.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing the veterinary industry amid concerns from 56,000 pet owners regarding high prices and lack of transparency in treatment costs.
England is electing six mayors, including four combined authority mayors (metro mayors) and two city mayors, with most positions last contested in 2021.
Timing is critical for Trump; Waltz’s sacking came after the 100-day milestone, highlighting political expediency over immediate accountability.
Two police horses, Yvonne and Snaffles, were attacked by a small dog in Shepherd’s Bush, London, while on patrol.
The owner of Space NK has initiated a formal sale process, with teasers circulated to prospective bidders amid concerns over the UK Economy.
Cliff Notes A military flypast celebrating 80 years since VE Day is scheduled for 5 May, featuring the RAF’s Red Arrows and various military aircraft, including Typhoons and F-35s. The event will commence with a military procession from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace, involving over 1,300 members of the UK Armed Forces. Spectators outside London can also view the flypast, as it will cover areas including Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Buckinghamshire, with specific time slots for…
Politics dominates, of course, as the US economy officially shrunk in the first quarter of Trump 2.0 amid sweeping tariffs.
US and Ukraine sign a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country’s natural resources.
There are reports Tesla are looking to replace Elon Musk as CEO – although this has since been rejected by the car company.
What’s dominating the USA news headlines? Politics, politics, politics! Protests are sweeping the US – as are measles – with anti-Trump and anti-Musk protests expected in Florida today, there’s coverage of the US economy as fears of a recession start to climb and perhaps the biggest story for the US today is news that the US and Ukraine sign minerals deal in major breakthrough.
NASA’s Lucy mission has achieved a remarkable milestone by capturing the first detailed images of a massive, peanut-shaped asteroid named Dinkinesh.
King’s gratitude for community of care defying cancer In his most personal message since he was diagnosed with cancer last February, the King has said that “the darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion”. Charles, 76, has said that his own experience with the disease has given him a greater appreciation of the work that organisations and individuals do for those the 390,000 people who are diagnosed with cancer in the…
King’s cancer message of hope King Charles has said his cancer experience, as ‘frightening’ as it is, has brought into ‘sharp focus the very best of humanity’. The monarch, 76, was diagnosed with the disease less than 18 months after beginning his reign. He receives weekly treatment. Charles and palace officials alike have said, time and time again, that the king is on the road to recovery – and probably working a tad too much,…
Take risks love deeply is the King’s message of hope to cancer patients The King has spoken of the “daunting and at times frightening experience” of receiving a cancer diagnosis, in the most personal reflection of his own battle with the disease. Ahead of hosting a special reception for cancer charities at Buckingham Palace this evening, in a written message Charles told of his appreciation for the “profound impact of human connection”, observing how “the…
Charles’ cancer message – King: My rebellious hope KING Charles says cancer diagnosis is “daunting and at times frightening” but the “darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion” as he hails health heroes. Charles, who has been treated for cancer every week for more than a year, penned an optimistic message saying “cancer diagnosis need never mean facing the future without hope and support”. The front page of The Sun this…