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Obesity and alcohol ‘driving up bowel cancer cases among young people in UK’

Obesity and alcohol ‘driving up bowel cancer cases among young people in UK’

Bowel cancer death rates for men and women aged 25 to 49 are expected to rise.

Chicken restaurant chain Wingstop eyes 15 new UK sites

Chicken restaurant chain Wingstop eyes 15 new UK sites

The UK franchise of the US hospitality brand said the ambitious growth plan represented its biggest year of expansion since launching in 2018.

UK construction sector faces ‘difficult period’ after 4,370 firms collapsed

UK construction sector faces ‘difficult period’ after 4,370 firms collapsed

The sector has experienced the highest number of bankruptcies of any industry in the UK for the past three years.

Borrowing costs expected to be held at near 16-year high for longer

Borrowing costs expected to be held at near 16-year high for longer

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee is widely expected to keep interest rates at 5.25% for the fourth time in a row.

Sadiq Khan launches £24m plan to cut Tube and rail fares on Fridays

Sadiq Khan launches £24m plan to cut Tube and rail fares on Fridays

It is hoped increasing the number of workers going to offices on Fridays would raise revenue for the hospitality sector.

Yousaf to visit City of London

Yousaf to visit City of London

Humza Yousaf will attend a belated Burns Supper, as well as participating in a roundtable with ambassadors from the 27 EU countries.

Third of people planning to holiday in the UK in 2024 – research

Third of people planning to holiday in the UK in 2024 – research

One in five respondents said they plan to spend more money on travelling over the course of this year.

Jamie Oliver backs Big Issue’s new low-cost recipe section

Jamie Oliver backs Big Issue’s new low-cost recipe section

The idea was inspired by one of the magazine’s vendors in London.

Drivers doubt Highway Code update boosted pedestrians’ safety – poll

Drivers doubt Highway Code update boosted pedestrians’ safety – poll

The Highway Code, which contains advice and rules for people using Britain’s roads, was amended to provide more protection for vulnerable road users.

Privately educated adults ‘more likely to have learned about pensions at school’

Privately educated adults ‘more likely to have learned about pensions at school’

Some 42% of privately educated 35 to 44-year-olds said they reviewed or reassessed their pension pot at least once a year, a survey indicated.

Union criticises Government over role in train drivers’ dispute

Union criticises Government over role in train drivers’ dispute

Aslef members will launch a fresh wave of industrial action which will cause more travel chaos from Monday.

Ofsted ‘must make changes in areas highlighted by Ruth Perry inquest’

Ofsted ‘must make changes in areas highlighted by Ruth Perry inquest’

The Education Committee published a report into Ofsted’s work with schools and highlighted the need for ‘more action’.

Property body urges next government to up investment to boost affordable homes

Property body urges next government to up investment to boost affordable homes

The British Property Federation has called for 30,000 new build-to-rent homes to be constructed every year.

Playing music throughout life associated with sharper brain in older age – study

Playing music throughout life associated with sharper brain in older age – study

Singing was also linked to better brain health, the researchers said.

German company aims for rocket launch every month from Shetland Islands

German company aims for rocket launch every month from Shetland Islands

Rocket Factory Augsburg is one of several firms planning to use launch pads at SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst.

Daughter of hostages says some Britons ‘almost celebrating’ Hamas attacks

Daughter of hostages says some Britons ‘almost celebrating’ Hamas attacks

A British-Israeli woman whose parents were taken hostage by Hamas said it ‘pains her to see some Britons ‘almost celebrating’ the October 7 attacks.

What the papers say – January 28

What the papers say – January 28

Here are the stories making headlines this Sunday.

Head of UNRWA calls on countries to reconsider ‘shocking’ pause in funding

Head of UNRWA calls on countries to reconsider ‘shocking’ pause in funding

Philippe Lazzarini said the United Nations Relief and Works Agency is depended upon by more than two million people for their survival.

King spends second night in hospital after enlarged prostate procedure

King spends second night in hospital after enlarged prostate procedure

Camilla visited Charles on Saturday as he spent a second day in hospital after undergoing a procedure for an enlarged prostate.

Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £5.4m after no winners

Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £5.4m after no winners

The winning Lotto numbers were 18, 20, 22, 34, 47, and 58 while the bonus number was 16.

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