38 h. ago Crash dieting for summer 'will not work' according to weight

As the weather heats up, many people turn to crash diets in a bid to lose weight fast before the summer months - but experts warn these can be harmful to your body

Events

6 d. ago Transportation secretary warns ‘people will lose their lives’ unless US adopts new air traffic control system

Sean Duffy says current infrastructure related to air traffic control is too outdated

Events

6 d. ago FCA bosses highlight risks of bad advice or fraud from some online influencers

People may lose some or all of their money, the Treasury Committee heard.

Events

7 d. ago People on PIP with autism or ADHD could lose payments under new reforms

Other neurodivergent conditions include ADD, dyspraxia and Tourette’s Syndrome.

Politics

7 d. ago Weight loss pills could help tackle obesity in poorer countries, experts say

Oral medications are in development to provide alternative to injectables such as Wegovy that must be kept in fridgeNewly developed weight loss pills could have a big impact on tackling obesity and diabetes in low- and middle-income countries, experts have said.Weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, that contain the drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide respectively, have become popular in countries including the UK after trials showed they can help people lose more than 10% of their body weight. Medications containing semaglutide and tirzepatide can also be used to help control diabetes. Continue reading...

Science

2 w. ago Aids devastation highlights America’s deterioration under Trump

Editorial: Trump and Musk laid waste to USAID in a spree of destruction. Now millions of people will lose their lives as a result, and America its hard-won reputation

Politics

2 w. ago People lose their minds after realising Imperial Leather sticker has hidden use

Those with a liking for Imperial Leather soap will have undoubtedly noticed that the red and gold sticker absolutely refuses to budge. But few may realise that it actually serves an important practical purpose

Politics

3 w. ago Starmer told UK must repeal hate speech laws to protect LGBT+ people or lose Trump trade deal

‘Good chance’ of agreement, says JD Vance – but sources say his concerns over Britain’s hate speech laws ‘are still a red line’

Politics

3 w. ago ‘It’s sheer terrorism’: Sumy buries dead after Russia’s Palm Sunday attack

Ukrainians grieve and clear away wreckage in north-eastern city after morning attack that killed at least 35Europe live – latest updatesOn a warm spring day relatives gathered to say goodbye to Viktor Boiko and his wife, Olha. Their open coffins were laid out next to one other. Viktor wore his best suit. Olha was in a flowery blouse, with carnations heaped around her slippered feet. A priest sang prayers. Gravediggers lowered the couple into the ground, and shovelled earth on top. It landed with a percussive thud.“Give me a weapon. Any weapon. I want to kill those butchers in Moscow,” said Viktor’s brother-in-law Anatolii Prykhodko, as his wife stood sobbing next to him. “They have murdered so many people. Adults, kids, peaceful citizens. If you lose a house or a car in a war, you can get it back. If you lose a person, a loved one, they are gone for ever.” Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago People trying to lose weight should 'avoid' three fruits that slow slimming results

The late Dr Michael Mosley advised against eating these fruits if you're trying to shed some weight.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP PIP points system explained as three health conditions to keep £4,200 support

Experts estimate that approximately a million people in England and Wales will lose their disability benefits as part of this restructuring

Economics

3 w. ago Cabinet Office to cut a third of jobs as Labour seeks to shrink Civil Service

Around 1,200 people will lose their jobs under plans announced to civil servants today, with another 900 being transferred to other departments

Society