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UK’s obesity and overweight epidemic costs £126bn a year, study suggests

Exclusive: Experts say higher figure than past estimates should be wake-up call for ministers to tackle obesity

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

A New UK Report Revealed That The Gen Z Gender Pay Gap Has Reversed. Here’s Why

For the first time in ten years, the gender pay gap has reversed for Gen Z men. Experts are calling a crisis in masculinity as a response.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 2, 2025

Aukus deal’s importance ‘well understood’ by Trump administration, Penny Wong says – but no iron-clad guarantee given

After meeting Marco Rubio at Quad gathering in Washington, foreign affairs minister says Australia could benefit from demand for critical minerals

The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2025

F1 chief wants to see record-breaking Silverstone stay on calendar for good

The Formula One chief executive, Stefano Domenicali, has said: ‘Silverstone has the right characteristics to stay for ever in the calendar’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025

F1 boss Stefano Domenicali: British Grand Prix should ‘stay forever on calendar’

F1’s owners Liberty Media last year struck a 10-year deal with Silverstone, ensuring the race will remain at the track until at least 2034.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Overseas students using higher education as ‘backdoor’ to stay in UK – report

The graduate visa route should be scrapped for all students other than those on postgraduate research degrees, think tank says.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Scottish-based oil and gas firm warns 4500 staff face redundancy unless pensions cut

THOUSANDS of Scottish employees are reportedly facing redundancy unless they accept significant pension cuts, a major oil and gas firm has warned ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2025

UK PM Starmer gets watered-down welfare bill passed amid Labour uprising

Despite massive majority, Starmer could not get party fully behind signature legislation to pare down spending.

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2025

Weeks after changing owners, Nexus Mods updates rules on "illegal" and "adult" content – but even the original owner says calm down, it's purely about following the law or being "fined out of existence"

The change of ownership has nothing to do with this change in guidelines, Nexus Mods founder says

GamesRadar · Jul 1, 2025

Santander to buy TSB for £2.65bn amid fears of branch closures and job losses

Purchase would be third major ownership shake-up for high street lender in 12 years

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025