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Lisa Faulkner shares breast cancer diagnosis and urges others to attend screenings
Actress Lisa Faulkner has received the all-clear following surgery for early-stage breast cancer, which was identified during a routine mam…
Pubs in England and Wales to stay open until 5am for England's World Cup match against Mexico
The government has extended licensing hours to allow pubs to remain open until 5am for the England team's 1am World Cup fixture against Mex…
Statins and blood pressure medication help adults with obesity match healthy weight cardiovascular metrics
A new study has found that cholesterol and blood pressure levels in adults over 40 with obesity are now often indistinguishable from those …
New veterinary regulations to introduce prescription fee caps and mandatory price lists
The Competition and Markets Authority is introducing new rules for veterinary practices, including a £21 cap on prescription fees and a req…
Diesel prices see largest monthly drop in 26 years
Diesel prices fell by 17p a litre in June, marking the sharpest monthly decline since 2000 as global oil markets stabilised following a rec…
NHS expands RSV vaccine eligibility to include more adults aged 65 to 74
From 1 September, adults aged 65 to 74 with chronic respiratory conditions or compromised immune systems will be eligible for a free RSV va…
Digital ID to be accepted for alcohol purchases in England and Wales from this autumn
New legislation will allow shoppers and pub-goers to use certified digital ID to prove their age when buying alcohol. This change removes t…
Stronger chest and back muscles linked to lower heart attack risk
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh used AI to analyse hospital scans and found that higher muscle density in the torso is associate…
New banking taskforce aims to reunite 750,000 young people with unclaimed savings
A group of major financial institutions has formed a taskforce to help young people track down matured Child Trust Fund accounts that have …
Lidl to reserve interview slots for long-term unemployed at all new UK stores
Lidl is ringfencing ten per cent of interview slots at its new shops and warehouses for people who have been out of work for at least six m…
ITV confirms third series of The Assembly
ITV has recommissioned The Assembly for a third series, continuing its format where neurodivergent journalists interview high-profile guest…
UK-wide ban on plastic-containing wet wipes confirmed
All four UK nations are set to outlaw the sale and supply of single-use wet wipes containing plastic to reduce sewer blockages and micropla…