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Pound wobbles as Bank of England warns market support will end on Friday

Governor Andrew Bailey warned there could be no further extension beyond the end of the week

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022

How TikTok turned the diabetes drug Ozempic into a diet pill

There’s been a global shortage of the diabetes treatment Ozempic since it went viral on TikTok as a diet drug. Charlotte Lytton investigates the boom in interest – and the historic dangers of quick-fix slimming pills

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

UK Spy Chief Warns China's Technology is 'Urgent Problem'

China's growing technological dominance "is an increasingly urgent problem" for Western countries, who must act to defend their values and influence, the director of Britain's GCHQ spy agency warned Tuesday. In a speech to the RUSI defense think-tank in London, Jeremy Fleming said "technology has become not just an area…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 12, 2022

Banning flights on UK routes with fast rail links ‘could cut flight emissions by third’

Trains over Planes report says disruption to commuters would be minimal

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

Missile strikes, nuclear blackmail and a return to the bomb shelters – it’s déjà vu in Ukraine

This week, at least 19 people were killed and more than 100 injured after 80 missiles were fired throughout Ukraine. So will Putin’s revenge plan pay off? Tom Mutch reports from Kyiv and Kharkiv

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022

Rowlands Gill villagers get behind Ukrainian family's call to help war effort

Camouflage nets made in Rowlands Gill will be sent to Slava Shumihin's mother, who is a member of the Territorial Defence Force in Kyiv

Chronicle Live · Oct 12, 2022

France travel warning to everyone visiting from UK

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for those travelling to France

Liverpool Echo · Oct 12, 2022

UK weather forecast: Torrential rain and ferocious gusts before snow falls in Britain

The Met Office predicts that today will see widespread rain in some parts of England and Wales while Scotland and the north will see brighter weather

Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

People on Universal Credit could be due an extra £627 each month on top of benefit

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022

Energy bosses ‘worried’ as ministers move to cap renewable and nuclear profits

Leaders in the energy sector warned that the mechanism must not put off investment and should be comparable to other countries

Wales Online · Oct 12, 2022