The Latest Breaking News from Richard Anderson

Thursday briefing: The long, long wait for a male contraceptive pill may soon be over

In today’s newsletter: Reversible male hormonal contraception could reach the market within five to 10 years. But why has this development been so slow?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Non-hormonal male contraceptive implant lasts at least two years in trials

Product known as Adam implanted in sperm ducts could offer a reversible alternative to condoms and vasectomies

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025

London has worst food hygiene rating in UK, report reveals, with Waltham Forest the lowest ranked borough

London restaurants and cafes have the lowest average food hygiene rating of any city in the UK, according to a study, with Waltham Forest the worst borough. 

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2024

The new male contraceptive that’s as easy as applying aftershave

A contraceptive for men is proving hugely effective in trials... Martin Robinson investigates

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2023

London’s Tube has highest metro fares in the world, study reveals

The average Tube fare costs around 29p per kilometre — more than double the 12p average across the world cities

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023

Get consent from your children before sharing pictures online, expert says

There are five rules for online 'sharenting', according to cyber security experts

Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023

Ecclefechan drug dealer part of gang that made £1.8 million ordered to repay just £8,500

Richard Anderson was in an 18-strong gang jailed for a total of 146 years and nine months in 2020

Daily Record · May 27, 2022