51 m. ago Police chief apologises after researcher bungled Clare's Law applications leaving women at risk of violence and abuse

Former police researcher Gavin Hudson has been barred from policing after he failed to examine Clare's Law applications on people suspected of domestic violence - placing women at risk.

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64 m. ago Fat jabs could treat two ‘major causes of illness and death’, say scientists – as current treatments ‘fall short’

WEIGHT loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are powerful tools for tackling obesity and lowering the risk of serious disease. Now new research suggests they could be used to treat two "major causes of illness and death" - drug and alcohol addiction. Scientists say weight loss jabs, usually prescribed for diabetes or obesity, have...

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83 m. ago Police move to calm fears over 'suspicious' men seen outside schools in Salford

'There is no information or intelligence to suggest any school in the locality is in immediate risk of any criminal behaviour'

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1 hour ago Rising inflation under Labour and factory blaze blamed as historic family firm baker chain reveals it's on the brink of collapse

Roberts Bakery, based in Cheshire, is preparing to appoint administrators after what it called 'an exceptionally difficult period'.

Economics

2 h. ago Police chief apologises after women put at risk from Clare’s Law failures

Gavin Hudson was supposed to examine requests under the law to allow people to find out whether a partner has a history of violence.

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2 h. ago Head of largest US bank warns of risk of American stock market crash

Jamie Dimon, chair of JPMorgan Chase, said he was ‘far more worried than others’ about serious market correctionThe chances of the US stock market crashing is far greater than many financiers believe, the head of America’s largest bank has said.Jamie Dimon, who is the chair and chief executive of the giant Wall Street bank JPMorgan Chase, said he was “far more worried than others” about a serious market correction, which he predicted could come in the next six months to two years. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago I've spent years studying bowel cancer. This is the truth behind the rise in young people being diagnosed, how SITTING increases your risk, and the changes I've made to protect myself: DR YIN CAO

As a cancer scientist, I spend my days studying why more young adults are developing bowel cancer.

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3 h. ago New French PM to be named by Friday as Macron resists pressure to call snap elections

Government spokesperson says it may be ‘last chance’ for politicians to regain credibility and cut risk of far right taking powerEmmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister by Friday evening, his office has said, hinting at the French president’s hopes that a sixth prime minister in less than two years will manage to steer a budget through the country’s deeply fragmented parliament.“This might be the last chance,” government spokesperson Aurore Bergé told RTL radio on Thursday. “I believe this is the last chance for politicians to regain credibility ... all of this is only strengthening the chances and capabilities of the far right to take power.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Haul of 'mystery meat' that posed virus risk seized in London's China Town

More than 300kg of suspect meat and dozens of packets of banned Chinese pork noodles have been confiscated by inspectors

Events

3 h. ago Common medication taken by millions of Brits could slash risk of deadly stomach cancer by 30%

MEDICATION taken by millions of Brits could reduce the risk of deadly stomach cancer by up to 30 per cent, a study shows. The findings suggest hormonal changes could be linked to cancer development, Karolinska Institute scientists said. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) replaces falling hormone levels - mainly oestrogen and progesterone - during menopause to...

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3 h. ago 'Evil tried to defile these steps... we will not allow that to happen'

Moving vigil held at Heaton Park synagogue a week on from the Crumpsall terrorist attack

Politics

3 h. ago National guard troops ‘protecting’ ICE and other federal property in Chicago area – US politics live

Move comes as Donald Trump calls for imprisonment of Brandon Johnson, Chicago’s mayor, and JB Pritzker, the Illinois governorDonald Trump hailed what he said was a “great day” for the Arab and Muslim world, Israel and all surrounding nations, as well as the US.“We thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!” he posted. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Togo’s Samuel Asamoah ‘at risk of paraplegia’ after colliding with advertising board

Asamoah broke neck after hitting LED panelMidfielder plays for Guangxi Pingguo in ChinaThe Togo international footballer Samuel Asamoah broke his neck after colliding with a pitch-side advertising board during a domestic fixture in China, with fears he may be left paralysed.Video footage appears to show the 31-year-old being shoved by an opponent during a match on Sunday in China’s second-tier League One as they jostle for the ball, ploughing head-first into an LED advertising panel. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago We research AI election threats. Here’s what we need to prepare for | Samuel Woolley and Dean Jackson

Artificial intelligence endangers democracy – but it’s less about specific deepfakes and more about a bigger transformationWe study AI and democracy. We’re worried about 2050, not 2026.Half of humanity lives in countries that held national elections last year. Experts warned that those contests might be derailed by a flood of undetectable, deceptive AI-generated content. Yet what arrived was a wave of AI slop: ubiquitous, low quality, and sometimes misleading, but rarely if ever decisive at the polls. Still, given the outcome of the US presidential election, few observers concerned about democracy felt relief. The immediate, prolonged challenges brought by the second Trump administration make it difficult to do much more than react to crises as they happen.Samuel Woolley is the author of Manufacturing Consensus: Understanding Propaganda in the Era of Automation and Anonymity and co-author of Bots. He is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Dean Jackson is a senior fellow at ...

Politics

4 h. ago Kris Boyd names three Steven Gerrard guarantees he brings to Rangers

The former Ibrox striker has told his old club to make a deal happen if it is there to be done

Politics

4 h. ago Revealed: The 4 terrifying airplane issues that happen MUCH more often than you think

Dr Guido Carim Junior, a lecturer in aviation at Griffith University in Australia, says there are four airplane failures that 'are more common than you think'.

Events

4 h. ago Chemicals tycoon and Man Utd owner Jim Ratcliffe warns 10 MILLION jobs are at risk from Net Zero taxes and 'de

Sir Jim, the billionaire co-owner of Premiership side Manchester United, hit out at carbon taxes and accused Labour of deliberately running down the oil and gas industry in the North Sea.

Events

4 h. ago Shoppers told return Harry Potter items to popular shop over 'heavy metals' risk

Anyone affected by this recall can return their items to the store for a full refund or replacement

Events

4 h. ago One can of diet fizzy drink a day may increase the risk of liver disease

A new study compared the impact of sugary versus non-sugary drinks

Events

5 h. ago Amazon's Prime sale might be over but I've found a premium coffee machine with 30% off

If you happen to have missed out on the Prime sale, it's not the end of the world - there are still a few good deals ready to be snapped up before prices rise in the wake of Black Friday .

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