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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.

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.

US and Ukraine sign mineral deal and the US economy shrinks – two of the international stories you’ll find on the UK newspaper front pages this morning – and you may be wondering why, especially when we have our own local elections taking place.

US political news always has an impact globally but the England local elections won’t be on the front pages of the newspapers today due to rules around media print before election polls open – don’t worry the results will be plastered all over the front pages tomorrow morning until then let’s look at what US political stories are making the UK front pages.

King Charles opens up about cancer battle in a deeply personal and rare insight into the monarch’s health.

Charles sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients in a heartfelt message to guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities. The King opened up about the “daunting and at times frightening experience” for cancer sufferers and their loved ones.

The UK is set for the hottest day of the year (so far) today — and the sun is already shining across the capital. With temperatures soaring, it’s not just the weather that’s heating up — the news cycle is packed, too. 

The British military has participated in joint airstrikes with the United States against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This marks the first strike under the Biden administration involving the UK, targeting locations used for drone manufacturing near the Yemeni capital of Sanaa.

Tony Blair’s recent comments on net zero have sparked headlines interpreting them as critical of Labour’s climate strategy, particularly ahead of local elections.

The King reflects on his “frightening experience” with cancer, emphasising the emotional toll it takes on patients and their families.