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High biological age may increase risk of dementia and stroke, study suggests

High biological age may increase risk of dementia and stroke, study suggests

The findings claim that by slowing down the body’s biological ageing processes, it may be possible to reduce or delay the onset of disease.

Scientists discover why flu is easier to fight off than cancer

Scientists discover why flu is easier to fight off than cancer

It is hoped that the research will lead to a new breakthrough in treatment.

UK must close ‘alarming’ wellbeing gap between old and young, says charity

UK must close ‘alarming’ wellbeing gap between old and young, says charity

Carnegie UK’s survey also found widespread disillusionment with politics and disconnection from democracy.

Working mothers ‘consider quitting’ job because of childcare responsibilities

Working mothers ‘consider quitting’ job because of childcare responsibilities

Working parents need more support, report urges.

Major investors praised for voting in favour of green resolution at Big Oil AGMs

Major investors praised for voting in favour of green resolution at Big Oil AGMs

Amundi, UBS, and Allianz voted for a resolution that requests the board to align its existing 2030 scope 3 reduction target with the Paris Agreement.

Royal Mint is giving coins to 75 people turning 75, to mark the King’s birthday

Royal Mint is giving coins to 75 people turning 75, to mark the King’s birthday

The Mint has unveiled a commemorative coin celebrating the King’s 75th birthday and is looking for 75 people also turning 75 years old this year.

Dozens of flood warnings remain although rain expected to ease

Dozens of flood warnings remain although rain expected to ease

Forty-three warnings that flooding is likely remained in place on Sunday morning along with 150 more warnings that flooding is possible.

UK presses for Rafah crossing to reopen to allow trapped Britons out of Gaza

UK presses for Rafah crossing to reopen to allow trapped Britons out of Gaza

The Foreign Office said it is ‘vital that the safe passage of people, including all foreign nationals’ can continue.

What the papers say – November 5

What the papers say – November 5

Here are the stories making headlines this Sunday.

Braverman says ‘huge amount to learn’ from Greece on migrant deterrence

Braverman says ‘huge amount to learn’ from Greece on migrant deterrence

But the Home Secretary said there is no suggestion the UK could use push-back tactics on migrant boats in the English Channel.

Effigy of London Mayor Sadiq Khan stars in Kent town’s bonfire night

Effigy of London Mayor Sadiq Khan stars in Kent town’s bonfire night

The public in Edenbridge voted for Mr Khan because of the unpopularity of extending the Ulez scheme.

British citizens trapped at Rafah crossing ‘being used as bargaining chips’

British citizens trapped at Rafah crossing ‘being used as bargaining chips’

Zaynab Wandawi, a British national born in Salford, was turned away again at the Rafah border crossing into Egypt on Saturday.

Ice hockey fans pay tribute to Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson

Ice hockey fans pay tribute to Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson

Many supporters were in tears as they signed books of condolence on the ice at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on Saturday evening.

Protesters who vandalise the Cenotaph should be put into jail, says Braverman

Protesters who vandalise the Cenotaph should be put into jail, says Braverman

The Home Secretary said elements of pro-Palestine demonstrations were turning into ‘hate marches’.

Driver released pending further inquiries after fatal school run collision

Driver released pending further inquiries after fatal school run collision

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the incident in the rural village of Stock in Essex on Friday.

Protesters hold up mock body bags in protest at Gaza war

Protesters hold up mock body bags in protest at Gaza war

Demonstrators rallied outside the BBC building in Glasgow.

29 arrests and police injured after thousands gather in support of Palestine

29 arrests and police injured after thousands gather in support of Palestine

Police said some demonstrators had launched fireworks into crowds and towards police, leaving four officers injured.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells of ‘constant worry’ for family in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells of ‘constant worry’ for family in Iran

After spending six years in prison in Iran, she also said she found it ‘very hard to adjust’ to being back in the UK.

Pumping operation in flood-stricken Downpatrick ‘successfully completed’

Pumping operation in flood-stricken Downpatrick ‘successfully completed’

Large parts of the town centre were swamped by flood water in the week.

Man arrested for ‘attempted murder of police officer’ in Canvey Island

Man arrested for ‘attempted murder of police officer’ in Canvey Island

Essex Police said one of its officers was taken to hospital after being attacked and suffering neck injuries.

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