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Millions will have to wait up to 12 years for NHS weight-loss drug

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 08:22
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 08:11
Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 08:11
Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.

Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 08:01
Adverts that do not show viewers unhealthy food will not be restricted by a new 9pm watershed.

Turkey hotel lift death was murder, says brother

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 06:53
Tyler Kerry's younger sibling tells the BBC he wants justice.

Holidaymaker found in Turkey lift shaft was murdered, says brother

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 06:53
Tyler Kerry's younger sibling tells the BBC he wants justice.

I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo - now I help others like me

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 06:06
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.

Behind the scenes of the Baltimore bridge collapse

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 06:04
A new BBC documentary reveals new details of the probe into the Dali's collision with the Key Bridge.

Bitcoin surges past $100k for first time

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 03:20
Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.

Analysis: Barnier downfall threatens to set a pattern for what lies ahead

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 01:41
Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield asks if the next French prime minister will face the same fate as Michel Barnier.

Analysis: French PM's downfall threatens to set a pattern for what lies ahead

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 01:41
Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield asks if the next French prime minister will face the same fate as Michel Barnier.

Selling sex for gold in the Amazon's illegal mines

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 01:28
Life for women among the Amazon’s illegal gold miners is harsh, violent, and can be deadly.

Will the government be able to hit its new targets?

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 01:24
Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government's progress on its key missions.

'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 00:59
Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.

'We feel betrayed by government after spray foam ruined our house sale'

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 00:36
More than 160 people contacted the BBC after it found some mortgage lenders are rejecting homes with spray foam.

'We feel betrayed by government after spray foam ruined our house sale'

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 00:36
More than 160 people contacted the BBC after it found some mortgage lenders are rejecting homes with spray foam.

'Unbelievable', 'world class', 'immense' - pundits purr over Salah

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 00:09
Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards praises an "immense" performance from Mohamed Salah and says Liverpool "must keep" the Egypt forward.

Democracy in crisis in South Korea

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 00:05
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.

'Best game of season' - Newcastle give Liverpool rivals hope

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 23:44
Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Newcastle is described as "one of the best games of the season" - and gives their rivals hope in the battle for the Premier League title.

'Nobody is catching domestic machine Celtic now'

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 23:26
Celtic's lead looks insurmountable after they grind out victory over dogged Aberdeen at rain-lashed Pittdorie to go seven points clear, writes Tom English.

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