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UKHSA reports 36 notifications of baby formula cereulide poisoning

There have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls, the UK Health Security Agency has said.

Autism rates could be comparable between men and women study shows

Diagnosis rates of autism are “more or less equal for men and women”, a new study suggests.

Criminals using AI to clone voices and set up direct debits

Criminals are using AI to clone people’s voices and set up unauthorised direct debits over the phone, National Trading Standards (NTS) has warned.

MPs back release of files on Mandelson appointment as US ambassador

MPs have approved the release of documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to the United States.

Testing period blood for cervical cancer could be new screening method

Testing period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be a new, accurate way of screening for the disease, researchers say.

Peter Mandelson betrayed our country Starmer tells MPs

Peter Mandelson “betrayed our country” by leaking information to Jeffrey Epstein, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said.

Starmer says he will still be Prime Minister this time next year

Sir Keir Starmer has said he will still be Prime Minister this time next year, insisting frequent leadership changes are not in the “national interest” as he vowed to take the fight to Reform UK.

Very serious incident at university campus closes roads in city

A “very serious incident” has occurred at a Leicestershire university campus.

Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79

Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79.

Kates needlework praised in woollen mill visit

The Princess of Wales stitched a label into a pair of jeans gifted to her husband and declared: “He will love those,” as she celebrated Wales’ textiles industry.

Justice shake up proposed by former senior judge to tackle courts crisis

The Prime Minister should take charge of the courts crisis in a radical shake-up of the criminal justice system, a retired senior judge has recommended.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor moves out of Windsor home

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved from his Windsor mansion amid the release of new files relating to Jeffrey Epstein.