74 m. ago Government to launch new water ombudsman to boost consumer protection

It will also provide a single point of contact for consumers with complaints.

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1 hour ago Government launches water ombudsman to boost consumer protection

Steve Reed promised ‘the biggest overhaul of water regulation in a generation’

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3 h. ago Trump's Epstein problem just got a lot bigger... as MAGA's stars are set to cast deciding vote

Despite the typical partisan battle lines being drawn on most issues in Washington, D.C. these days, one matter in particular has created an unlikely set of bedfellows.

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4 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres sends legal letter to Sporting as Arsenal deal turns sour after Man Utd bid

Viktor Gyokeres has been at war with Sporting president Federico Varandas as he looks to seal a summer move to the Premier League, with Arsenal leading the race

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5 h. ago The Open 2025 live: Scottie Scheffler wins 153rd Open with composed and controlled final round

Rory McIlroy hopes to chase down Scottie Scheffler, who leads by four shots at Royal Portrush in his bid to win a first Open Championship

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5 h. ago Bayern Munich make Luis Diaz transfer decision after Liverpool turn down £58.5m offer

Bayern Munich have made Luis Diaz their priority target this month after having a £58.5million bid rejected by Liverpool - and the Bundesliga giants are preparing a second offer

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5 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal: Legal letter issued as transfer saga grows bitter after Man Utd bid

Viktor Gyokeres is being pursued by Arsenal and Manchester United and his relationship with Sporting Lisbon has crumbled in the past few weeks amid competing agendas

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6 h. ago Woman using weight loss jab Mounjaro reveals shocking side effect that left her permanently struggling to eat

After a few months on it, Kelly, 32, said she noticed a rather unwelcome change that has now made it extremely difficult to get any food down - even when she feels starving

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6 h. ago Bayern Munich make final decision on Luis Diaz transfer after Liverpool rejected £58.5m bid

Bayern Munich were left with a quandary after their £58.5million bid for Luis Diaz was rejected by Liverpool, despite him wanting to leave the club this summer

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6 h. ago The Guardian view on mitochondrial donation: IVF innovation leads to a cautious genetic triumph | Editorial

UK research has brought real hope to families suffering from one of the most common inherited disorders, with a breakthrough that’s been years in the makingEight babies have been born free of a disease that can lead to terrible suffering and early death, thanks to pioneering scientists in the UK employing a form of genetic engineering that is banned in some countries, including the US and France. Ten years ago, when the government and regulators were considering whether to allow mitochondrial transfer technology, critics warned of “Frankenstein meddling” that would lead to three-parent children. It’s hard now to justify such hostility in the face of the painstaking work carried out by the scientific and medical teams at Newcastle, resulting in these healthy babies and ecstatic families.Mitochondria, like tiny battery packs, supply energy to every cell of the body. Their DNA is handed down in the egg from mother to child. In rare instances, there are genetic mutat...

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6 h. ago The Open 2025 live: Scottie Scheffler takes control after front nine on final day as Rory McIlroy chases

Rory McIlroy hopes to chase down Scottie Scheffler, who leads by four shots at Royal Portrush in his bid to win a first Open Championship

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8 h. ago Tourists ignore warnings to marvel at bubbling lava as Icelandic volcano erupts

Officials reported the Sundhnúkur volcano near the town of Grindavík in Iceland had starting spitting lava earlier this week - and people have flocked to have a look

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9 h. ago Manchester United facing Bryan Mbeumo problem after Brentford accept £71m third bid

Man Utd have agreed a deal to sign the Cameroon international from Brentford

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9 h. ago NHS facing ‘absolutely shocking’ £27bn bill for maternity failings in England

Exclusive: Legal actions rise after death or injury of hundreds of babies and women in recent yearsThe NHS is facing an “absolutely shocking” £27bn bill for maternity failings in England, the Guardian can reveal, after a series of hospital scandals triggered a record level of legal claims.Hundreds of babies and women have died or suffered life-altering conditions as a result of botched care in NHS trusts across the country in recent years, prompting the government to launch a “rapid” national inquiry. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Harvard doctor who has studied the gut for over 10 years reveals the foods he avoids

A leading gut expert has revealed a surprising list of seemingly healthy foods that he avoids to protect his gut health and ward off inflammation.

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9 h. ago Woman using weight loss jab Mounjaro reveals shocking side affect that left her permanently struggling to eat

After a few months on it, Kelly, 32, said she noticed a rather unwelcome change that has now made it extremely difficult to get any food down - even when she feels starving

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9 h. ago Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres transfer 'increasingly at risk' as Man Utd swoop in

Arsenal have been in talks with Sporting Lisbon for weeks over Viktor Gyokeres but a deal is yet to be agreed and Manchester United have swooped in with a late bid

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10 h. ago Who needs quinoa? 17 overlooked and affordable superfoods, from peas and potatoes to popcorn and even sugar

Can’t afford goji berries, spirulina or turmeric – or just don’t like the taste? Most kitchens are full of healthy but unglamorous alternatives. Nutrition experts name their favouritesWhat is a superfood? According to Italian scientists writing in the journal Frontiers in Food Science and Technology in February, the term was coined in the 1960s to describe foods that could fight malnutrition. It wasn’t until the 00s that it was co-opted to sell exotic and expensive ingredients to health-conscious customers. During the pandemic, interest in so-called superfoods increased again, especially those said to “boost immunity” and “protect against pathogens”.The researchers, Giulia Santunione and Giuseppe Montevecchi, define superfoods as “a marketing term used to describe nutrient-dense foods claimed to have health benefits”. In sales terms, the superfood label has been a huge success. The global superfoods market is projected to rise from an estimated $155.2bn in 2022 to $344.9bn by 2033. ...

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10 h. ago 'Octomom' now from 'most hated mum' to porn, bankruptcy and welfare fraud

She became one of the most criticised parents in the world after giving birth to eight babies at the same time and after her life unravelled, Nadya Suleman went into hiding

Economics

10 h. ago Woman with 'world's biggest lips' looks unrecognisable before extreme filler

Andrea Ivanova has spent years – and £20,000 – in a bid to get the "biggest lips in the world". However, some think she looked so much better as a natural beauty

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