A major review says statins are safe for far more patients, finding strong evidence they are not responsible for most side effects long blamed on them. Researchers report no clear link to memory loss, depression or weight gain, potentially widening eligibility.
New NHS plans will give cancer patients personalised mental health support, offering tailored help to cope with the psychological impact of diagnosis and treatment. Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails it as the biggest shift in patient support in a generation.
A senior royal urged the public to remember and support victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, saying their voices must be central as new files are released. He is the first in the family to comment after documents referenced his brother.
Lord Mandelson has been reported to police over alleged leaks connected to a high-profile investigation. Officers are assessing the complaint. Mandelson denies wrongdoing. Any next steps will depend on the review’s findings.
The PM drew fire after arguing the 2016 referendum was swayed by false promises and signalling plans to rework post‑Brexit policy. He criticised Nigel Farage; Farage said he aims to pull Britain closer to Brussels. Backers of Brexit insist the UK is stronger outside the EU.
Politicians and campaigners have launched a push for a “proper Brexit”, urging the PM to deliver fuller separation from EU rules. Backed by Nigel Farage, Kemi Badenoch and Boris Johnson, it calls for greater regulatory divergence, tighter borders and an end to perceived compromises.
A terminally ill mother urges peers to stop blocking the assisted dying bill, saying delays deny patients choice and dignity at the end of life. She calls for a Lords vote with strict safeguards, arguing the law should change to reduce suffering from progressive illness.
Kemi Badenoch condemned Conservatives who defected to Reform UK, calling them “not serious” and driven by “sour grapes”. She said some were upset over missed roles and accused them of offering no plan to fix the country, asserting her party is for “serious people, not drama”.
The PM’s returns deal with France faces scrutiny after figures showed 350 arrivals and 281 removals in six months. The Home Secretary admitted more people came than were sent back but rejected claims of failure, saying the scheme is bedding in and removals will increase.
Holocaust survivor Eva Clarke, 80, urges action on Holocaust Memorial Day to confront rising antisemitism. Born in a concentration camp and having 15 relatives killed, she calls for education, remembrance and the courage to challenge prejudice to help secure a safer, more tolerant future.