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UK Patients Scramble For Mounjaro As Eli Lilly's 170% Price Hike Plan Sparks Shortages, Health Fears

Patients across the United Kingdom are struggling to obtain the weight-loss and diabetes drug Mounjaro as demand surges ahead of a sharp price increase set for September.

Benzinga · Aug 28, 2025

'ISIS Beatle' terrorist whose gang filmed killing of hostages makes bid to return to the UK

El Shafee Elsheikh has applied to move from his Colorado prison to a British jail under the International Prison Transfer Program

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

Harry to return to UK on anniversary of Queen’s death for charity awards

The Duke of Sussex will attend the WellChild Awards on September 8, three years to the day since his grandmother died.

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

EU rejects claims of censorship targeting US tech giants – but Trump threatens sanctions

The Digital Services Act seeks to create a safer online environment, said the EU. Yet, according to US officials, it limits free speech and unfairly targets American tech firms.

TechRadar · Aug 28, 2025

West End businesses hit by record losses from 'tourist tax' fallout

Restoring VAT free shopping for foreign tourists could deliver a £3.7 billion boost to the UK economy

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

IS terrorist 'Jihadi Ringo' requests transfer to UK prison, sparking outrage

IS terrorist El Shafee Elsheikh, known as "Jihadi Ringo", is currently serving eight consecutive life sentences in the US. The families of the victims oppose the move.

Euronews · Aug 28, 2025

Post-it notes and tiny trackers: behind the race to stop Asian hornets thriving in the UK

The invaders present a devastating threat to Britain’s pollinators – constant watchfulness and clever technology are needed to thwart their progress

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025

Mounjaro maker pauses shipments of weight loss drug to UK

US firm Eli Lilly reportedly tells British wholesalers to stop taking orders as demand soars before September price rise

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025

How to watch 'Chloe Ayling: My Unbelievable Kidnapping' online from anywhere

Three-part docuseries about crazy kidnapping of glamour model. Here's how to watch "Chloe Ayling: My Unbelievable Kidnapping" from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 28, 2025

Lidl’s £435 million ‘vote of confidence’ in UK economy

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The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025