Pharmacists are set to provide weight-management medication on prescription, bypassing the need for a doctor’s appointment in a bid to address rising obesity rates.

Maresca cautions that an artificial pitch in a forthcoming high-stakes fixture could heighten the risk of injuries, potentially jeopardising his side’s pursuit of a top-five finish.

A major retailer is grappling with a severe IT disruption allegedly mounted by a notorious hacking collective demanding millions in ransom, prompting Scotland Yard to mount a formal investigation.

Nurses, teachers and council workers have threatened to strike over pay rises and cuts to services, with Labour facing criticism for appearing too soft on unions.