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More than 42 million adults in the UK ‘will be overweight or obese by 2040’

More than 42 million adults in the UK ‘will be overweight or obese by 2040’

More than 42 million adults in the UK ‘will be overweight or obese by 2040’

18 May 2022

At present, 64% of adults are overweight or obese, with figures rising year on year.


Protocol legislation ‘not very respectful’ to British people – Varadkar

Protocol legislation ‘not very respectful’ to British people – Varadkar

Protocol legislation ‘not very respectful’ to British people – Varadkar

18 May 2022

Ireland’s deputy prime minister Leo Varadkar said the plan to introduce legislation to drastically modify the protocol was ‘puzzling’.


NHS trust admits safety failings after inquiry into deaths of two patients

NHS trust admits safety failings after inquiry into deaths of two patients

NHS trust admits safety failings after inquiry into deaths of two patients

18 May 2022

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust faces an unlimited fine for the offences relating to incidents in 2019 and 2020.


Queen + Adam Lambert to open Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace

Queen + Adam Lambert to open Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace

Queen + Adam Lambert to open Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace

18 May 2022

The concert will also feature appearances from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir David Attenborough and Emma Raducanu.


UK ‘open’ to international tribunal trying Putin over Ukraine war – Truss

UK ‘open’ to international tribunal trying Putin over Ukraine war – Truss

UK ‘open’ to international tribunal trying Putin over Ukraine war – Truss

18 May 2022

The Foreign Secretary also said Britain is looking into how Russian assets could be used to rebuild Ukraine after the conflict.


Meat in supermarkets, beer and wine in pubs – what is getting more expensive?

Meat in supermarkets, beer and wine in pubs – what is getting more expensive?

Meat in supermarkets, beer and wine in pubs – what is getting more expensive?

18 May 2022

Energy prices were the most important in April’s inflation spike, but nearly everything else officials track is also becoming more expensive.


‘No time to lose’ to help those struggling with surging living costs

‘No time to lose’ to help those struggling with surging living costs

‘No time to lose’ to help those struggling with surging living costs

18 May 2022

StepChange Debt Charity said the surging cost of living is among the most common reasons people with financial struggles give for their debts.


Wildcats set to save species from extinction born at wildlife park

Wildcats set to save species from extinction born at wildlife park

Wildcats set to save species from extinction born at wildlife park

18 May 2022

The Saving Wildcats conservation centre at the Highland Wildlife Park has welcomed eight kittens.


Drill bits and scalpels left inside NHS patients, data shows

Drill bits and scalpels left inside NHS patients, data shows

Drill bits and scalpels left inside NHS patients, data shows

18 May 2022

One woman had her ovaries removed by mistake when the plan was to conserve them.


Ten arrested in investigation into alleged match-fixing in Ireland

Ten arrested in investigation into alleged match-fixing in Ireland

Ten arrested in investigation into alleged match-fixing in Ireland

18 May 2022

The operation followings a 2019 investigation into reports of match-fixing in the League of Ireland.


Pandemic science hub will develop drugs for lung infections such as Covid-19

Pandemic science hub will develop drugs for lung infections such as Covid-19

Pandemic science hub will develop drugs for lung infections such as Covid-19

18 May 2022

It will build on the success of two experimental medicine projects.


UK may be hit with ‘blood rain’ this week as thunderstorms move in

UK may be hit with ‘blood rain’ this week as thunderstorms move in

UK may be hit with ‘blood rain’ this week as thunderstorms move in

18 May 2022

Red or orange rain could fall in some parts of the country amid downpours, lightning, strong winds and hail.


You can be heroes, Rangers legend tells players ahead of Europa League final

You can be heroes, Rangers legend tells players ahead of Europa League final

You can be heroes, Rangers legend tells players ahead of Europa League final

18 May 2022

Mark Hately said getting to the final in Seville is ‘up there with some of the greatest achievements of Scottish clubs’.


£24,000 annual increase in average UK house price

£24,000 annual increase in average UK house price

£24,000 annual increase in average UK house price

18 May 2022

The annual rate of house price growth slowed to 9.8% in March, the Office for National Statistics said.


Twitter ‘committed’ to completing Elon Musk deal at agreed price

Twitter ‘committed’ to completing Elon Musk deal at agreed price

Twitter ‘committed’ to completing Elon Musk deal at agreed price

18 May 2022

There have been suggestions the billionaire was looking to renegotiate a lower price for the tech firm.


Truss insists move to scrap parts of post-Brexit deal cannot be delayed

Truss insists move to scrap parts of post-Brexit deal cannot be delayed

Truss insists move to scrap parts of post-Brexit deal cannot be delayed

18 May 2022

The EU has threatened to retaliate if the UK proceeds with new legislation overwriting sections of the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Truss calls for Westminster culture change as MP bailed over rape claim

Truss calls for Westminster culture change as MP bailed over rape claim

Truss calls for Westminster culture change as MP bailed over rape claim

18 May 2022

A Tory MP has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of sex offences, abuse of position of trust and misconduct in public office.


Petrol and diesel prices reach new record highs

Petrol and diesel prices reach new record highs

Petrol and diesel prices reach new record highs

18 May 2022

Statistics from data firm Experian Catalist show the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Tuesday was 167.6p.


NHS likely to miss its target on cancer, health chief warns

NHS likely to miss its target on cancer, health chief warns

NHS likely to miss its target on cancer, health chief warns

18 May 2022

The national target is for at least 85% of patients to start their first treatment for cancer within two months (62 days) of an urgent GP referral.


Poorest ‘face almost 11% inflation’ as energy bills fuel cost-of-living squeeze

Poorest ‘face almost 11% inflation’ as energy bills fuel cost-of-living squeeze

Poorest ‘face almost 11% inflation’ as energy bills fuel cost-of-living squeeze

18 May 2022

Analysis by economic think tanks highlighted the greater impact of rising inflation on the poorest households.


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