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Jenny ReesWales health correspondentLizzie Day says it is easy to fall for the buzz around the latest treatment being talked about on TikTok or InstagramFor Lizzie Day, having Botox was as much a part of her routine as getting her morning coffee. It was only when a doctor friend raised concerns about a “fat-dissolving” treatment she was using that the 30-year-old took stock and started questioning what was going into her body. Until this point, the recruitment consultant admitted she would just “jump on the bandwagon” of the latest aesthetic treatment to be discussed on social media.Wales’ regulator Healthcare Inspectorate…

Mairead Smyth,North West and Paul BurnellFamily handoutThe hospital has apologised for the fatal errorA “cascade of errors” led to the death of a highly respected histopathologist who was given the wrong drug at the health trust in Greater Manchester where he worked, an inquest heard.Acting senior coroner in Manchester, Zak Golombeck, concluded Prof Ray McMahon, 68, died from an overdose of incorrect medication at Wythenshawe Hospital’s intensive care unit and his death was contributed to by neglect.Dr Katherine Ajdukiewicz, representing Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, told Manchester Coroner’s Court a “cascade of errors” led to his death.Reading a statement on…

The Denver Broncos ground out a narrow 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders to maintain the best record in the NFL.In a tight game, just three points scored in the whole second half but they were vital as Wil Lutz scored a 32-yard field goal to send the Broncos to an 8-2 record.They had more penalties than first downs in a stop-start game at Mile High Stadium but are top of the AFC West after a seventh straight win.Coach Sean Payton said his team can refine their style as they look to keep on winning games.”We’ve got to clean…

A man who was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth has turned himself in after a four-day manhunt. Billy Smith was accidentally released from the south-west London prison on Monday.Surrey Police has now confirmed he turned himself back in at the same prison.Officers are continuing their efforts to track down Algerian national Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, mistakenly released from the same prison on October 29.A spokesman from Surrey Police said: “We are cancelling our appeal to help find wanted 35-year-old William Smith, who was released in error from HMP Wandsworth on Monday, November 3. “Smith handed himself in to HMP Wandsworth today.”According…

Rachel Reeves is said to have now told the OBR she plans to raise income tax.Last night, it was revealed the Chancellor had formally told the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) that hiking the levy would be among the “major measures” announced on November 26.After poring over Ms Reeves’s letter, the OBR will inform the Treasury of its impact assessment of the measure on Monday – the penultimate round of forecasts before the Budget.It is possible the Chancellor, as The Times reported, could still step back from the edge and not raise income tax.Rachel Reeves has now told the OBR…

Watch: Ed Davey says the current electoral system “doesn’t represent the British people”Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said his party would “work with the government” to move away from the current electoral system.The Liberal Democrats have long backed electoral reform and support bringing in a form of proportional representation, which they feel would more fairly reflect people’s votes.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer supported electoral reform during his bid to become Labour leader in 2020 but has since dropped his pledge and did not include it in the party’s election manifesto last year.Sir Ed told the he hoped the…

The stir the book has caused is widespread. Former England striker Ellen White was in the Euro 2022 squad alongside Earps and played with Hampton at club and country in her career.She said she felt “uneasy” and “nervous”, as well as “a lot of sadness” discussing the outcry on the Women’s Football Weekly podcast.”I feel like we almost have this unwritten oath when you’re in a team, that the togetherness and what happens in the dressing room, in training, and in your bubble, stays within the team and that environment,” said White. “I was there in 2022 and I would…

Drivers have been warned of new 20mph speed limits launching today across a region in Scotland, with thousands facing penalties.Transport Scotland revealed that five communities across Argyll and Bute will see speed limits reduced along several trunk roads in Ardrishaig, Connel, Inveraray, Tarbert and Tarbet.The measures form part of Scotland’s comprehensive road safety initiative, backed by a £48million investment for the current financial year. Transport Scotland announced the changes as construction work continues across the affected areas. Local residents have already been observing the installation of signage and posts in preparation for the new restrictions. From today (November 7), the…

More MPs will “lose their seats in a single general election than at any point in British history”, Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf has vowed.Mr Yusuf, the head of policy at the party, told today’s Chopper’s Political Podcast of Reform’s ambition to cut public spending – but admitted it would not halve the size of the state after five years.He also issued a forecast for the scale of the upheaval Reform is internally planning for at the next General Election, expected in 2029.He said: “I’ll frankly take a lot of pleasure in seeing more MPs lose their seats in a single…

Tax hike fears are on the rise with fewer than three weeks to go until Rachel Reeves’s “nightmare before Christmas” Budget.The Chancellor has written to the OBR to confirm plans for new tax raids – already sparking a row at Labour’s high table.The party’s new deputy leader Lucy Powell has said the Government “should be following through” on its manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT.U-turning, and breaking that promise, could damage “trust in politics”, Ms Powell said.Following the Chancellor’s letter, the OBR will inform the Treasury of its impact assessment of the measure on Monday…