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NHS-brand baby formula could tackle price rise, watchdog says

The government could offer its own low-cost baby formula under a brand such as the NHS to combat the high prices and lack of choice in the market, the UK competition watchdog has suggested.

'I'll let no man touch me' Korean movement against misogyny sparks US interest

McKenna, who is 24 and lives in a rural, conservative state, recently got back on dating apps after a year of finding herself. She had two first dates planned for this weekend, but after Donald Trump won the election, she cancelled both.

The big names Who's who at this year's gathering

Ilham Aliyev Azerbaijan president The autocratic leader has used Azerbaijan's oil wealth to gain global influence for his country and enrich his family.

'Reproductive apocalypse' Women now stockpiling abortion medication

When the election results were announced on Wednesday, Rebecca Gomperts, the founder of Aid Access, the No. 1 supplier of abortion pills by mail in the United States, was huddled in a Paris flat with her team of eight American doctors and 15 support staff. The group—which usually operates remotely, shipping out more than 9,000 abortion pills a month—had convened in person before the election, knowing they might have to spring into action.

Farage is a threat to Labour in Wales - and the party has no strategy for dealing with him

Within hours of their landslide victory this summer, Labour MPs had already begun discussing how to counter the threat from Reform UK.

India's ban on Rushdie's Satanic Verses to end as order can't be found

Writing to the then Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in October 1988, Salman Rushdie lamented that Indian democracy had become \"a laughing stock\" after a ban was placed on importing his contentious novel The Satanic Verses.

Ofsted chief warns schools not to shun 'difficult' pupils

Schools should not turn away \"difficult\" pupils over fears they will harm their results, and face being evaluated on how inclusive they are towards local children, says Ofsted's chief inspector of schools.

The Cure top album charts for first time in 32 years

The Cure have scored their first UK No 1 album in 32 years, with Songs of a Lost World.

MPs say regulation of all psychotherapists and counsellors more important than ever

MPs with expertise in mental health have urged the government to introduce statutory regulation for all psychotherapists and counsellors, warning that the current system is leaving people vulnerable to harm.

Former Blair chief of staff appointed as PM's national security adviser

Jonathan Powell, the former chief of staff to Tony Blair, has been appointed as Keir Starmer's new national security adviser in a further sign that important figures from the New Labour era are returning to the government.

Cloudy spell due to 'anticyclonic gloom' over UK

An \"anticyclonic gloom\" has been blamed for cloudy weather across parts of England, with one village receiving absolutely no sunshine since October.

Asda chair says £100m hit from budget will be 'big burden' for wages

Asda has warned that measures in the government's budget will be a \"big burden\" for the supermarket chain, costing it £100m, and could prevent it from raising wages or hiring as many staff as it struggles to turn around falling sales.

Calls for earlier work experience to tackle pupil 'absence epidemic'

Companies should be made to give work experience to children as young as primary school age to help tackle the \"absence epidemic\" in schools, the boss of the UK's biggest airport group has said.

Report says NHS weight-loss drug contributed to nurse's death

A weight-loss drug recently approved for use on the NHS contributed to the death of a 58-year-old nurse from North Lanarkshire, according to a report.

How old is your hot water bottle? Tips for staying warm safely

More than 1.7 million households say they won't turn on their heating this winter, according to research by the comparison site Uswitch.

Organised crime gangs target independent food producers

Small food producers are increasingly being targeted by organised crime gangs and rogue insiders looking to exploit national and global supply chain crises, according to experts.

China offers £646bn to local government but balks at big stimulus

China has announced 10tn yuan in debt support for local governments and other economic measures, but stopped short of a \"bazooka\" stimulus package many analysts expected.

Shares plunge for housebuilder Vistry after new profit warning

Shares in the FTSE 100 housebuilder Vistry have plunged after it issued a second profit warning in as many months and said cost overruns on building projects were worse than previously thought.

Israel IDF distances itself from general's 'no return for evacuees'

The Israeli army has distanced itself from comments made by a brigadier general that ground forces are getting closer to \"the complete evacuation\" of the northern Gaza Strip and its residents will not be allowed to return home.

Australia to ban social media for children under 16, PM pledges

The Australian government pledged to legislate an age limit of 16 years for social media access yesterday, with penalties for online platforms that do not comply.

Arsenal will take time to replace Edu

Arsenal plan to take their time over appointing Edu's successor as sporting director, with his deputy, Jason Ayto, set to step until the recruitment process has been completed.

Diplomats braced for unpredictable impact of Trump foreign policy

The US foreign policy establishment is set for one of the biggest shake-ups in years as Donald Trump has vowed to both revamp US policy abroad and root out the so-called \"deep state\" by firing thousands of government workers - including those among the ranks of America's diplomatic corps.

Sainsbury's boosted by return to office but warns of price inflation

Food sales at Sainsbury's have been boosted by a return to the office and fewer people dining out, as the retailer warned of possible price rises as a result of having to pay £140m more next year in national insurance contributions (NICs).

Spain's police seize record 13 tonnes of cocaine sent from Ecuador

Spanish police and customs officers have intercepted the largest known consignment of cocaine ever to reach the country, seizing more than 13 tonnes of the drug, hidden in a cargo of bananas shipped from Ecuador.

Nissan to cut 9,ooo jobs from global workforce

Nissan has announced it will cut 9,000 jobs from its global workforce as part of \"urgent measures,\" to stem losses.

Interest rate cut comes with inflation warning

Mortgage borrowers were put on notice that interest rates would take longer to come down yesterday when the Bank of England warned that Rachel Reeves's budget would add to inflation while boosting economic growth.

Former police officer tells inquiry of 'terrifying' effects of novichok

A former police officer who was poisoned in the Salisbury novichok attack has described the \"nightmarish hallucinations\" he faced shortly after coming into contact with the nerve agent, including a \"tsunami of pure heat and fire\" near his eyes.

Labour Trump able to ignore old criticisms, says minister

Donald Trump is \"capable of looking past\" things people have said about him over the years, claims one of Keir Starmer's closest allies.

Number of young problem gamblers doubles in a year

The proportion of young people in Great Britain with a gambling problem has more than doubled, according to \"astonishing\" official data that prompted calls for urgent government intervention.

Coventry end Robins' long reign

Coventry have made the surprise decision to sack Mark Robins, with the Championship club's board unhappy over \"the performance of the team over an extended period\", despite describing the 54-year-old as one of the Sky Blues' \"greatest ever managers\".