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Altralife, a clinically aligned Total Diet Replacement (TDR) solution that has formed a major part of NHS-funded weight-loss and type 2 diabetes remission pathways since 2019, is now available directly to consumers for the first time. Altralife has been used within NHS initiatives such as Northwest London’s REWIND programme, which began in 2019, and the nationwide NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission—also referred to as the “soups & shakes” plan—scaled from 2020. These programmes rely on nutritionally complete, low-energy soups and shakes to deliver rapid, medically supervised weight loss before gradually reintroducing participants to everyday meals. Independent trials…

Sir Keir Starmer’s Chief Whip, Jonathan Reynolds, is believed to have told MPs he is unhappy in the role, just days before the Budget. According to The i Paper, Mr Reynolds has admitted in conversations with opposition MPs that he does not want to remain as Chief Whip. Party whips play a crucial role in ensuring colleagues vote in line and in managing relationships with backbench MPs.The revelation comes amid speculation of growing discontent from backbenchers over family members of senior No10 figures being handed whip positions.Mr Reynolds has admitted in conversations with opposition MPs that he does not want…

Christmas shoppers potentially face widespread delivery disruption as around 2,000 UPS employees begin voting on industrial action in a dispute over pay.The Unite union launched the strike ballot this week, with voting open until December 3.If members back walkouts, walkouts could begin in mid-December, placing pressure on parcel deliveries during the busiest retail period of the year.Any disruption would affect last-minute Christmas purchases and Boxing Day sales orders.The dispute follows Unite members rejecting UPS management’s latest pay offers.The ballot covers delivery drivers and other operational staff across the company’s UK network.Millions of parcels are handled by UPS each day in…

The race to become the next James Bond has taken a major twist, with one previously overlooked contender suddenly rocketing up the odds and reshaping the field.Callum Turner now stands as the frontrunner at 7/4, but he is no longer alone at the top.A certain Bridgerton favourite has stormed into second place, a dramatic leap that marks one of the clearest shifts in the betting market this year.Industry analysts say the surge reflects growing confidence that the franchise is preparing for a younger, more modern direction. Callum Turner now stands as the frontrunner for the iconic role | PAAnd now,…

Ruth CleggHealth and Wellbeing reporterIn my many years as a journalist, I never thought I would be asking someone how it feels to have trout sperm injected into their face.And yet, here I am.Abby Warnes is lying on a large, black padded chair at a small aesthetics clinic in south Manchester. She winces as a small cannula is delicately inserted into her cheek.”Ouch. Ouch,” she exclaims.I should make it clear that 29-year-old Abby is not actually receiving a pure dose of trout sperm. The lower part of her face is being injected with tiny fragments of DNA, known as polynucleotides,…

Kelly: Who’s the first person you speak to after a game?Bukayo: Depends how I’m feeling. I’m not really a big phone-call person. Normally I would text my brother. I get a lot of texts, especially if you win or you score… a lot of people congratulate you, which is nice.Kelly: What’s an ideal day off look like for you?Bukayo: Ideal day off – wake up in the morning, go for a walk by myself.Kelly: Do you like time to yourself?Bukayo: Yeah. Recently, more than ever, I’ve liked going for walks with nature, I just relax. I think it’s so peaceful,…

Drivers have been handed a major win after several roads across Wales are set to return to 30mph after nearly two years of operating at lower limits.Caerphilly County Borough Council revealed that roughly 20 roads across the area are likely to see their speed limits raised from 20mph back to 30mph. This follows a detailed review by the local council, which has assessed whether some of the reduced limits introduced across Wales should be reversed. Council officers have now finished examining all the comments they received from the public, with a selection of roads now reverting back to 30mph.In total,…

GB News’ Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker has provided his insight into the Princess of Wales and Jessie J publicly discussing cancer, the King surprising London shoppers, and Catherine urging UK businesses to act.Sign up for the GB News Royal Newsletter to get the latest analysis straight to your inbox.PRINCESS OF WALES AND JESSIE J DISCUSS CANCER IN THE “PUBLIC EYE”On Wednesday evening, the Prince and Princess of Wales represented the Royal Family at the star-studded Royal Variety Performance.At the Royal Albert Hall, the future King and Queen shook hands with Paddington Bear before watching the performance of Paddington The Musical…

Shop owners caught selling illegal vapes will be jailed and face a £10,000 in a fresh crackdown set to be unveiled in the Budget. Rachel Reeves will hand border officers and tax officials greater powers to tackle the surge of prohibited e-cigarettes on high streets across the country.The plans expected to be outlined in the Budget ill see all vapes sold in Britain to be equipped with a digital duty stamp with a QR code in a bid to help authorities spot fake devices more easily. The powers will allow the police to remove illegal vapes on the spot and…

Dan WhitworthStockton-on-TeesJoan Holdaway had £1,000 stolen after being bombarded with phone calls from scammersVictims of fraud are being failed by the criminal justice system, charities are warning, as new analysis suggests only a fraction of reports result in a prosecution.There were 1.2 million recorded cases of fraud in England and Wales in the 12 months to June, data from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau shows. But in the same time frame fewer than 13,000 cases were prosecuted, Ministry of Justice figures show.Wayne Stevens, the national lead for fraud at charity Victim Support, said: “Our experience is that victims get a…