5 h. ago Why so many GPs are prescribing insomnia drugs that end up making sleep WORSE: They carry a risk of crippling side

For 36-year-old Luke Pomfret, a visit to the GP after months of sleepless nights was meant to be a simple solution. Instead, he believes it has changed the course of his life.

Events

5 h. ago The simple change that can slash risk of devastating condition – and even reverse it

Around one in 10 people over the age of 65 has frailty, according to the British Geriatrics Society

Events

5 h. ago Jail with highest number of suspected suicides ‘putting vulnerable inmates at risk’ due to overcrowding

‘Inadequate’ support is leaving prisoners at risk after 16 self-inflicted deaths in three years at HMP Leeds, inspector warns

Events

5 h. ago Cuts to world’s biggest malaria fund risk a million more deaths – including 750,000 children

The Global Fund pays for more than half of the world’s malaria treatment and prevention

Events

5 h. ago Estimated 4m people in England and Wales ‘are trapped in a negative budget’

Citizens Advice estimated that in 2025/26, more than half a million people could be at risk of an unexpected shock pushing them into the red.

Politics

5 h. ago Playing bingo brings a MAJOR health benefit, huge new study suggests

PLAYING bingo helps people live longer, a study suggests. The excitement of the game and mixing with others adds to a healthy social life, which cuts the risk of frailty in older people. Those with the most active social lives were significantly less likely to be frail and at risk of illness, injury or early...

Politics

6 h. ago Cards Against Humanity and Elon Musk's SpaceX reach settlement over alleged trespassing in Texas

Elon Musk's SpaceX has settled a lawsuit filed by the maker of the popular party game Cards Against Humanity over accusations that the space technology company damaged land the card company owns in Texas

Technology

6 h. ago Nuno Espirito Santo admits ‘we have a problem’ after West Ham lose to Brentford

Nuno’s first home match in charge coincided with a planned stay-away organised by supporters’ groups in protest against the club’s board.

Politics

7 h. ago Scots Pizza Hut branches & jobs at risk after restaurant giant collapses into administration

SCORES of Pizza Hut jobs across Scotland are under threat as the firm running it has fallen into administration. The chain's UK operator, DC London Pie Limited, appointed FTI Consulting as administrators today. Dozens of dine-in restaurants across the UK are set to close and 1,210 staff will be made redundant. Pizza Hut's global owner,...

Society

8 h. ago Broadway strike looms despite actors reaching tentative deal

A strike could cripple Broadway just as it seems to have recovered from the pandemic shutdown

Economics

9 h. ago Southport killer judged to pose no risk to others just days before attack

Rudakubana, then 17, was discharged from Alder Hey Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) on July 23 last year.

Events

9 h. ago Louvre 'crown jewels' police in race against time to find thieves or lose loot forever

French police have just 48 hours to hunt down eight priceless artefacts stolen in broad daylight from the Louvre before they are 'gone forever', experts say

Events

10 h. ago The Greater Manchester town that is about to lose its last bank

Halifax bank is due to shut its doors for the last time in January - just eight months after Natwest closed

Politics

10 h. ago Cravings stop and patients drop 10% of their weight following new therapy that requires no surgery or drugs

Patients undergoing a new weight loss 'surgery' have slashed their cravings and their body weight by more than 10 percent, an ongoing study from researchers in Israel has shown.

Events

11 h. ago Southport attacker’s psychiatrist had not read notes on past interest in Manchester Arena bombing

Six days before the attack, Rudakubana's risk to others was said to be "none"

Events

11 h. ago Woman loses life savings and husband’s insurance after falling for scammer impersonating feds: ‘I couldn’t believe it happened’

Since 2020, there has been a fourfold increase in over-60s losing at least $100,000 to scams involving impersonations of businesses or the government

Politics

12 h. ago Southport killer assessed as posing no risk to others six days before attack

Axel Rudakubana was discharged from Alder Hey Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services on July 23 last year.

Events

12 h. ago Pizza Hut to close 68 UK branches as restaurant firm enters administration

It comes six weeks after HMRC had reportedly filed a winding-up petition against the business.

Politics

12 h. ago Lewis Hamilton risks unwanted Formula 1 career first after US Grand Prix result

Lewis Hamilton finished fourth in Sunday's US Grand Prix in Austin, with the Ferrari driver now at risk of recording his lowest number of podium finishes in a single season

Sport

12 h. ago MTG warns Republicans ‘will lose the House’ in midterms if they don’t help with rising everyday costs

Georgia populist warns her party to address cost of living to keep voters onside

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