61 m. ago The Guardian view on regulating cosmetic procedures: rogue operators must be tackled, but aren’t the only problem | Editorial

Tighter rules over treatments including fillers and Botox will send a message, but resources will be needed to enforce themThe enormous popularity of beauty treatments, including dermatological fillers and Botox injections, is not solely an issue for health regulators. Changing norms and aspirations about appearances, and the way that these are marketed mainly to women and girls, are a cultural and economic phenomenon that requires wider consideration. While attitudes to these procedures and aesthetics vary, many people – including some cosmetic surgeons – are concerned that younger women account for a growing share of a highly lucrative and growing market.The death last year of 33-year-old Alice Webb in Gloucestershire, after a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift, as well as multiple reports of injuries, and the deaths of at least 28 women who have travelled to Turkey for cosmetic treatments, have increased the pressure on ministers to tighten the law. Wes Streeting’s a...

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71 m. ago A founding member of Manchester's notorious Quality Street Gang dies

The Quality Street Gang, so-called because members used to meet at a sweet shop on the road, was made up of criminals that dominated the Manchester underworld for years

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76 m. ago I fell in love with an AI chatbot... but then its personality changed overnight

Humans who entered into romantic relationships with digital chatbots were left heartbroken after a new ChatGPT update changed their partners' personalities overnight.

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1 hour ago Vladimir Putin 'agrees to major Ukraine security guarantees' during Donald Trump talks

Russian President reportedly backs US-EU deal offering Ukraine “game-changing” security guarantees as Zelensky, Trump & EU leaders prep for crunch peace talks.

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2 h. ago Top Trump envoy dodges on peace deal specifics although won’t rule out US military involvement in Ukraine

Witkoff says meeting between Putin, Trump and Zelensky likely

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2 h. ago Kilmarnock surge in Premier Sports Cup as tired Dundee United suffered Conference League hangover – 5 talking points

Stuart Kettlewell is eyeing a trip to Hampden for a second consecutive season

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2 h. ago Jack Osbourne's heartbreaking family realisation just weeks before dad Ozzy's death

Jack Osbourne gave an insight into the changes in The Osbourne household just weeks before his dad Ozzy died at the age of 76 following a battle with Parkinson's disease

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2 h. ago From Ikea to Dunelm, these are the under £50 buys top interior designers can't enough of revealed by interiors expert JENNY WOOD

The old adage that money can't buy you style is certainly true when it comes to decorating your home like a pro.

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2 h. ago Pensioners to be gifted free home devices under new £9.5m plan

Local councils and authorities will handle the distribution of the complimentary gadgets

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2 h. ago Pete Davidson says he feels ‘guilty’ his girlfriend can’t have an ‘ideal pregnancy’ because of his fame

The couple revealed they were expecting in an Instagram post last month

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3 h. ago Fish and chip shops 'could vanish' due to Nigel Farage's net zero opposition

Labour MP Bill Esterson, chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee, accused Reform UK of ignoring the dangers of climate change and its impact on prices

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3 h. ago Five Celtic transfers that could be completed before final Champions League squad deadline

Despite naming their squad to UEFA two changes can be made before facing FC Kairat

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3 h. ago The real life Welsh story behind new BBC drama Confessions of a Steroid Gang

The series tells the story of father and son Andrew and Macaulay Dodd who ran a million-pound steroid empire from the remote Welsh countryside

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3 h. ago Vladimir Putin's surprising lunch menu for meeting with Donald Trump is revealed

The US President and Russian leader held crunch talks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage on Friday and were expected to eat together at a luncheon.

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3 h. ago Zelenskyy says territorial swaps not possible under Ukrainian constitution ahead of White House meeting – live

Steve Witkoff says Russian president agreed to allow US and European allies to offer Ukraine security guarantee and also unspecified concessions on five Ukrainian regionsGermany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will also be travelling to Washington tomorrow for the Trump-Zelenskyy talks, according to the federal government.The chancellor’s spokesperson has been quoted by BBC News as having said:The trip will serve as an exchange of information with US President Donald Trump following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.Chancellor Merz will discuss the status of peace efforts with the heads of state and government and underscore Germany’s interest in a swift peace agreement in Ukraine. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump fury over 'Fake News' on Putin meeting over 'Biden’s stupid War'

Trump has been left furious following his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin earlier this week, as he branded the invasion of Ukraine as 'Biden's stupid war'

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4 h. ago Cyclist, 70, fighting for life after driver 'pushes him into parked vehicle' in crash

A 65-year-old man has been arrested

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4 h. ago Two bears rescued from grim concrete cage win hearts with mischievious antics

Benji and Balu, the adorable brothers are now living at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown where they have become national treasures after a life of hell in Azerbaijan

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4 h. ago Emmerdale fan 'work out' the identity of Dylan's real dad after glaring clue

Emmerdale fans are convinced they know the identity of Dylan Penders' biological father as the teenager settles into life living in the Dales

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5 h. ago Vicky Pattison 'questions life choices' after first Strictly Come Dancing rehearsal

Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison has opened up on her time in the training room so far

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