‘Weight loss jab prevents heart attacks’ – Paper Talk
Tuesday’s front pages lead on a variety of topics from King Charles to a weight loss jab. A mixture of domestic and international politics also finds space on the front pages, as former US president Donald Trump’s trial continues in New York and political point scoring picks up in the UK ahead of the general election later in the year.
Last night’s Aston Villa vs Liverpool match leads most of the UK’s back pages and what the draw means for the Premier League title race – Tottenham and Man City are in action tonight, with City heading to London for the crucial match.
‘Weight loss jab prevents heart attacks’
A popular story being splashed across the broadsheets and tabloids this morning is focused on a new study linking a weight loss jab to the prevention of heart attacks and strokes.
According to The Times, the generic drug semaglutide, known as Ozempic or Wegovy, may decrease heart-related deaths by 20%. A five-year trial analysis suggests that millions of middle-aged Britons could benefit from these medications.
The Daily Mail front page heralds the treatment as the most significant advancement since statins. The paper’s report centres on a top cardiologist who says millions of Brits should be prescribed weight-loss jabs in order to cut the risks of having heart attacks or strokes.
The Daily Express cites Prof John Deanfield of UCL, the study’s author, who hails the drug as transformative, both in weight management and life-saving potential.
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‘Labour calls for rent caps to tackle housing crisis’
The Guardian leads on what it says are leaked proposals from a report commissioned by Labour – which suggests rent rises should be capped for millions of people, to give “breathing room” to those struggling with the cost of living.
The Daily Telegraph leads with “China fury at arrest of ‘UK spies” – alongside the pictures of three men it says have been charged with spying for Hong Kong.
In other domestic news, the i newspaper leads on a nature crisis in Britain, suggesting every political party is “failing to save wildlife”. The paper carries a warning from some of the biggest environmental charities – including the National Trust, RSPB, The Wildlife Trusts and the Woodland Trust.
The Sun newspaper says there will be a “sex education clampdown” on Thursday when Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, issues guidelines to school.
The Daily Mirror leads on a report that Manchester United have told the wives and girlfriends of the club’s footballers that they will have to make their own way to the FA Cup final at Wembley.
Several of the papers lead with royal news – or at least find some space for royal news on the front pages.
The Metro leads on Charles, who gave an update on his cancer treatment yesterday, whilst talking to a veteran who recently underwent chemotherapy.
Several papers pick up on the comments that King Charles lost his sense of taste during treatment. Prince Harry and Meghan are also featured following their successful trip to Nigeria last week.