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Obesity levels drop in Year 6 pupils but still not back to pre-pandemic levels

Obesity levels drop in Year 6 pupils but still not back to pre-pandemic levels

More than one in three children in England are above a healthy weight when obesity and overweight NHS figures are taken together.

Investigation launched into water firm’s sewage spills

Investigation launched into water firm’s sewage spills

Natural Resources Wales said it was examining the severity and frequency of permit breaches by Welsh Water.

Anger at pothole-plagued local roads hits eight-year high

Anger at pothole-plagued local roads hits eight-year high

Some 49% of respondents to a poll of 2,583 UK drivers commissioned by the RAC said the condition of local roads was their biggest motoring concern.

NSPCC blasts Government’s ‘piecemeal’ response a year on from major abuse report

NSPCC blasts Government’s ‘piecemeal’ response a year on from major abuse report

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published its final report exactly one year ago.

Three people killed cycling in same London borough in six weeks

Three people killed cycling in same London borough in six weeks

More than 100 people took part in a protest ride in Hackney on Wednesday night to demand safer streets.

Yousaf: My doctor brother-in-law is refusing to rest after seven straight days

Yousaf: My doctor brother-in-law is refusing to rest after seven straight days

He reportedly told the First Minister, ‘I can’t leave my people when they need me’.

Security minister rejects claim UK is ‘permissive environment’ for antisemitism

Security minister rejects claim UK is ‘permissive environment’ for antisemitism

Tom Tugendhat said threats to any community are taken ‘extremely seriously’.

Netflix increases price of some subscriptions in the UK

Netflix increases price of some subscriptions in the UK

The streaming firm confirmed two of its four offerings would rise in price.

Greta Thunberg joins climate protest outside JP Morgan

Greta Thunberg joins climate protest outside JP Morgan

It follows a protest by Fossil Free London in Mayfair during a meeting of oil executives.

Government urged to commit to contracts with Rolls-Royce amid plans to cut jobs

Government urged to commit to contracts with Rolls-Royce amid plans to cut jobs

West of England Mayor Dan Norris has written to Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.

Nestle sales slip as shoppers are put off by price hikes

Nestle sales slip as shoppers are put off by price hikes

The KitKat and Cheerios maker said it increased its pricing by 8.4% for the first nine months of 2023.

PM arrives in Israel to ‘express solidarity’ over October 7 Hamas attacks

PM arrives in Israel to ‘express solidarity’ over October 7 Hamas attacks

In a meeting with President Isaac Herzog, Rishi Sunak said he has ‘not just a right’ but a ‘duty’ to restore security to the country.

Clean-up under way after Irish towns and villages swamped by Storm Babet floods

Clean-up under way after Irish towns and villages swamped by Storm Babet floods

Counties Cork and Waterford were worst hit by the flooding.

Nokia to axe up to 14,000 jobs in cost-cutting plan

Nokia to axe up to 14,000 jobs in cost-cutting plan

The Finnish telecoms company, which has UK offices in Bristol, Cambridge and Reading, has not disclosed where the staff cuts will be made.

Oxfam reunites peace march protesters 40 years on

Oxfam reunites peace march protesters 40 years on

The original demonstration, which took place on October 22 1983, saw 300,000 people gather in Hyde Park to protest against nuclear missiles.

Untreated sewage illegally spilled for years, Welsh Water admits

Untreated sewage illegally spilled for years, Welsh Water admits

The company said between 40 and 50 of its wastewater treatment plants are currently operating in breach of their permits.

UK bracing for impact as Met Office warns of ‘danger to life’ from Storm Babet

UK bracing for impact as Met Office warns of ‘danger to life’ from Storm Babet

It is the first red warning for rain issued in the UK since Storm Dennis in February 2020.

Labour and council leaders meet amid resignations over party’s Israel stance

Labour and council leaders meet amid resignations over party’s Israel stance

A source in the Labour leader’s office confirmed a meeting had been held with elected representatives.

Israel’s President accuses BBC of ‘atrocious’ coverage of Hamas-Israel conflict

Israel’s President accuses BBC of ‘atrocious’ coverage of Hamas-Israel conflict

The BBC said it makes it clear that Hamas is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK Government.

Sexual assault charges against Conor McGregor dropped

Sexual assault charges against Conor McGregor dropped

The former UFC champion had been accused of assaulting a woman in a toilet at an NBA Finals game.

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