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Smoking may increase belly fat, study suggests

Smoking may increase belly fat, study suggests

Findings reinforce the importance of large-scale efforts to prevent and reduce smoking, researchers say.

Government causing ‘state of uncertainty’ on dealings with China, MPs warn

Government causing ‘state of uncertainty’ on dealings with China, MPs warn

The Government has rejected a request to publish a more detailed China strategy to help UK businesses and others navigate ties with Beijing.

Drug trial offers hope for genetic disorder first discovered in Cumbria

Drug trial offers hope for genetic disorder first discovered in Cumbria

Neuroferritinopathy is an incurable brain disorder with no treatment, whose symptoms including loss of speech.

Call for suspension of all police and staff accused of violence against women

Call for suspension of all police and staff accused of violence against women

Refuge delivered a petition with more than 50,000 signatures to Downing Street on Thursday.

Scottish Power, Ovo and British Gas ‘must urgently improve customer service’

Scottish Power, Ovo and British Gas ‘must urgently improve customer service’

The three firms were the worst energy suppliers at supporting customers, Which? found.

What the papers say – March 21

What the papers say – March 21

The economy features on the front of several newspapers after a fall in inflation.

UK signs defence and security agreement with Australia

UK signs defence and security agreement with Australia

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said the two countries ‘stand together to secure peace and prosperity the world over’.

Woman who died at Dignitas leaves message for politicians urging law change

Woman who died at Dignitas leaves message for politicians urging law change

Paola Marra died at the Swiss clinic on Wednesday, having fought breast and bowel cancer.

Ministers faced with new setbacks over Rwanda Bill

Ministers faced with new setbacks over Rwanda Bill

Peers inflicted a further series of defeats to the draft law on Wednesday.

Yousaf ‘astonished’ as Tory MP says alleged racist donor comments are ‘trivia’

Yousaf ‘astonished’ as Tory MP says alleged racist donor comments are ‘trivia’

The First Minister for Scotland was speaking to ITV’s Robert Peston on his namesake show on Wednesday night.

Blade Runner and Blood Simple actor M Emmet Walsh dies age 88

Blade Runner and Blood Simple actor M Emmet Walsh dies age 88

The veteran actor died from a cardiac arrest on Tuesday in Vermont.

Labour race adviser Baroness Lawrence ‘accused Starmer of failing to listen’

Labour race adviser Baroness Lawrence ‘accused Starmer of failing to listen’

The mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence is said to have made the criticism at a private meeting on Tuesday.

Crown office launches first notice for inquiry into newborn girl’s death

Crown office launches first notice for inquiry into newborn girl’s death

Sophia Smith died at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, on April 11 2017.

King’s medical records not accessed in alleged Kate data breach at London Clinic

King’s medical records not accessed in alleged Kate data breach at London Clinic

According to The Mirror, up to three people could have been involved in the alleged accessing of the Princess of Wales’s private medical records.

Rwanda Bill stand-off as defiant peers inflict a fresh round of defeats

Rwanda Bill stand-off as defiant peers inflict a fresh round of defeats

The unelected chamber renews its demands for revisions to the draft legislation, including overturning a bid to oust the courts.

LS Lowry painting surpasses £6 million estimate at auction

LS Lowry painting surpasses £6 million estimate at auction

The big-ticket item had not been publicly exhibited for 57 years.

Ministers rule out early election as focus shifts to race to succeed Varadkar

Ministers rule out early election as focus shifts to race to succeed Varadkar

In a shock announcement, the Taoiseach announced his resignation on Wednesday.

Colin Firth pictured on set in upcoming Lockerbie bombing series

Colin Firth pictured on set in upcoming Lockerbie bombing series

A release date is yet to be announced for the drama.

PM issues call to arms to Tory MPs and says 2024 will see economy ‘bounce back’

PM issues call to arms to Tory MPs and says 2024 will see economy ‘bounce back’

Rishi Sunak addressed Conservative MPs in Parliament as he fought to assert his authority behind him following days of speculation about his position.

Lord Cameron urged to heed calls to answer questions directly from MPs

Lord Cameron urged to heed calls to answer questions directly from MPs

The Foreign Secretary, who sits in the House of Lords, faces regular scrutiny from peers.

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