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Stocks slide, oil jumps after Israel strikes Iran
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Wegovy and Mounjaro might affect how well your contraceptives work – here’s why
The UK's medicine regulator has issued a warning to those taking oral contraceptives. MillaF/ Shutterstock Weight loss drugs, including Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide), are becoming increasingly popular among those trying to lose weight. But a rise in so-called “Ozempic babies” has led the UK’s medicines regulator to issue guidanceContinue Reading
Five reasons you should give up alcohol if you’re recovering from an injury
If you've sustained an injury while exercising, giving up alcohol while you recover could be key. Andrey_Popov/ Shutterstock Rest, rehab and patience are cornerstones of injury recovery. But should quitting alcohol be a part of any recovery plan? This is what England cricket captain Ben Stokes has done – sayingContinue Reading
What is the cost to the economy of Israel’s attack on Iran?
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Leaders share healthcare and efficiency hopes for AI at British-Irish Council
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Will interest rates be cut next week? The key factors for the Bank of England and 2025 predictions
Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth The Bank of England’s (BoE) next meeting toContinue Reading
Why Gamification Will Dominate User Engagement in 2025
The digital world is entering a new era—one where interaction, not interruption, drives connection. As businesses race to capture attention and foster loyalty, one strategy is rising to the top: gamification. Whether it’s through interactive quizzes, achievement badges, or full-scale branded games, gamification is becoming an essential element of modernContinue Reading
‘Tax the rich first’: Readers demand fairer burden as Reeves faces fiscal squeeze
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AO World profits set to jump amid growth strategy progress
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If you think Sabrina Carpenter’s album cover is ‘disturbing’, you need to get a grip
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Quick – someone inform the church elders! Sabrina Carpenter just released the cover for her new album andContinue Reading