Researchers say semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, could be biggest medical breakthrough since statins A weight loss injection could reduce the risk …
Common infections will kill millions if drug resistance through misuse of antibiotics is not curbed, says England’s ex-chief medical officer What is antimicrobial resistance and …
‘Colossal’ costs of disease include health and social care as well as societal costs such as legal fees and lost economic consumption Dementia could cost …
The White House says that more civilian deaths in Rafah will play into Hamas’ ‘twisted narrative’ about Israel; UNGA resolution calls on security council to …
Voters across England and Wales will take to the polls on Thursday for the latest round of local elections. Alongside thousands of councillors, a record …
Levy on oil and gas majors in richest countries would help worst-affected nations tackle climate crisis, says report A new tax on fossil fuel companies …
Exclusive: Concerns over effect on UK’s finances lead officials to believe utility should be renationalised before general election Senior Whitehall officials fear Thames Water’s financial …
Top UN demining official outlines scale of devastation as Egypt officials fly into Israel in attempt to revive ceasefire talks Israel’s war in Gaza has …
Wang Yi says recent improvements in ties face ‘disruptions’ amid threats of sanctions over support for Russia’s defence industry China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, has …
Resolution Foundation calls for fourfold increase in renewable power investment to reduce pressure on household bills A permanent shift to higher interest rates could add …
The Alaska Air National Guard flew 159 civilian search-and-rescue missions last year in the nation’s largest state, often during vicious storms that prevented air ambulances …
Officials at Department for Work and Pensions accused of ‘threatening and cruel’ tactics over repayment orders Woman with dementia, 92, told to repay £7,000 in …
Decision by European court of human rights around vulnerability of older women to heatwaves marks significant shift A landmark legal ruling at the European court …
Palace official secured assurance under archaic custom that requires UK parliaments to get consent of monarch to draft bills Royal courtiers privately put pressure on …
Switch could also cut prevalence of disability linked to diet-related disease and help tackle the climate crisis, researchers found Swapping red meat for forage fish …
Never before have parents been tried and convicted for their alleged involvement in a mass school shooting. The Crumbley case could set a new precedent …
ONS figures suggest 9.7 million people are waiting for hospital appointment or treatment Almost 10 million people across England could be waiting for an NHS …
Daniel Kebede warns of ‘growing frustration’ within profession as UK heads towards a general election Teachers in England and Wales could strike again as early …
Erik Ten Hag admitted Brentford’s late equaliser is likely to prove costly in Manchester United’s already dwindling bid for a place in the Champions League.
Tests that can identify early changes in cells would give doctors more time to offer treatment, say Cambridge researchers Scientists at a recently opened cancer …
The US and EU argue that Apple is abusing its power to crush competition and blight users’ experience. The iPhone maker says the proceedings threaten …
A dramatic decision by Israel’s Supreme Court on drafting ultra-Orthodox men into the Israeli military could spell political trouble for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu