Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Obesity drug shows significant weight loss for at least 4 years
The largest and longest study of the obesity drug Wegovy has shown people maintain significant weight loss for at least four years, with fewer serious adverse events than those given placebo 'dummy' treatment.
Mon, 13 May 2024 23:00:00 +0100
The largest and longest study of the obesity drug Wegovy has shown people maintain significant weight loss for at least four years, with fewer serious adverse events than those given placebo 'dummy' treatment.
Mon, 13 May 2024 23:00:00 +0100
Early release prison scheme causing 'high-risk' offenders to be let out, new report finds
An early release prison scheme, used to free up space in jails across England and Wales, is causing "high-risk" offenders to be let out, some of whom are a "risk to children", according to a new report.
Mon, 13 May 2024 21:37:00 +0100
An early release prison scheme, used to free up space in jails across England and Wales, is causing "high-risk" offenders to be let out, some of whom are a "risk to children", according to a new report.
Mon, 13 May 2024 21:37:00 +0100
One of Europe's most notorious human traffickers arrested in Iraq
One of Europe's most notorious people smugglers has been arrested in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq, British security officials said.
Mon, 13 May 2024 22:44:00 +0100
One of Europe's most notorious people smugglers has been arrested in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq, British security officials said.
Mon, 13 May 2024 22:44:00 +0100
MPs arrested on suspicion of serious offences will be barred from parliament under new plans
MPs arrested on suspicion of a serious offence face being barred from parliament under new plans approved in a vote on Monday night.
Mon, 13 May 2024 19:29:00 +0100
MPs arrested on suspicion of a serious offence face being barred from parliament under new plans approved in a vote on Monday night.
Mon, 13 May 2024 19:29:00 +0100
Twin who saved sister in crocodile attack honoured on King's first gallantry list
A 31-year-old woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack in Mexico will receive a bravery honour after being included on the King's first Civilian Gallantry List.
Tue, 14 May 2024 00:34:00 +0100
A 31-year-old woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack in Mexico will receive a bravery honour after being included on the King's first Civilian Gallantry List.
Tue, 14 May 2024 00:34:00 +0100
King discusses cancer treatment side effect on official visit
The King has spoken about losing his sense of taste as he discussed the side effects of cancer treatment.
Mon, 13 May 2024 13:33:00 +0100
The King has spoken about losing his sense of taste as he discussed the side effects of cancer treatment.
Mon, 13 May 2024 13:33:00 +0100
UK-based boxer dies after being knocked down during professional debut
A boxer has died after being knocked down during his first professional fight in London.
Mon, 13 May 2024 17:42:00 +0100
A boxer has died after being knocked down during his first professional fight in London.
Mon, 13 May 2024 17:42:00 +0100
Tyson Fury's dad headbutts member of opponent's entourage
Tyson Fury's dad John Fury was left with a bloody face after he headbutted a member of Oleksandr Usyk's entourage during an ugly clash at a media event.
Mon, 13 May 2024 15:35:00 +0100
Tyson Fury's dad John Fury was left with a bloody face after he headbutted a member of Oleksandr Usyk's entourage during an ugly clash at a media event.
Mon, 13 May 2024 15:35:00 +0100
Health secretary unable to guarantee no further maternity care scandals following birth trauma report
The health secretary has been unable to guarantee that there will be no further scandals in maternity care after admitting the NHS is in a "period of transition".
Mon, 13 May 2024 15:58:00 +0100
The health secretary has been unable to guarantee that there will be no further scandals in maternity care after admitting the NHS is in a "period of transition".
Mon, 13 May 2024 15:58:00 +0100
'They would be quite offended': Guardiola dismisses claims Spurs won't be up for crunch clash
It's a big week, an intense week, for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.
Mon, 13 May 2024 21:40:00 +0100
It's a big week, an intense week, for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.
Mon, 13 May 2024 21:40:00 +0100