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Genetic risk scores ‘do not have a place in public health screening’

Genetic risk scores ‘do not have a place in public health screening’

Genetic risk scores ‘do not have a place in public health screening’

17 October 2023

Researchers said the scoring system led to false positives and ‘performed poorly’ when predicting if a person would develop common diseases.


Mobile phone companies have role in ‘helping crush’ device theft, Met chief says

Mobile phone companies have role in ‘helping crush’ device theft, Met chief says

Mobile phone companies have role in ‘helping crush’ device theft, Met chief says

17 October 2023

There has been a 28% rise in mobile phone robbery in London and a 22% increase in theft of devices over the last 12 months, figures show.


Heat pump installations ‘should be paid for or subsidised by the Government’

Heat pump installations ‘should be paid for or subsidised by the Government’

Heat pump installations ‘should be paid for or subsidised by the Government’

17 October 2023

Sir John Armitt, chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission, said the current rate of heating system switching was ‘not cutting the mustard’.


New post-Brexit rules ‘could add £3,400 to electric car price tags’

New post-Brexit rules ‘could add £3,400 to electric car price tags’

New post-Brexit rules ‘could add £3,400 to electric car price tags’

17 October 2023

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has called on the UK and EU to postpone the implementation of tougher rules of origin requirements.


Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer to renew sentence appeal bid at hearing next month

Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer to renew sentence appeal bid at hearing next month

Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer to renew sentence appeal bid at hearing next month

17 October 2023

Thomas Cashman was handed a 42-year minimum jail term.


Murder accused found woman in ‘bad way’ in cupboard and gave her soup, jury told

Murder accused found woman in ‘bad way’ in cupboard and gave her soup, jury told

Murder accused found woman in ‘bad way’ in cupboard and gave her soup, jury told

17 October 2023

Shaun Pendlebury is on trial for the ‘sadistic’ killing of Shakira Spencer with his lover and a friend.


Majority of adults support compulsory language learning in schools – poll

Majority of adults support compulsory language learning in schools – poll

Majority of adults support compulsory language learning in schools – poll

17 October 2023

Only one in five said they can have a conversation in a modern language that is not their mother tongue, survey found.


City watchdog must do more to stamp down on sexual harassment in firms, MPs told

City watchdog must do more to stamp down on sexual harassment in firms, MPs told

City watchdog must do more to stamp down on sexual harassment in firms, MPs told

17 October 2023

Financier and equality campaigner Baroness Helena Morrissey said the regulator could better use its powers to tackle the problem.


Vodafone and Three merger could create jobs, firms claim

Vodafone and Three merger could create jobs, firms claim

Vodafone and Three merger could create jobs, firms claim

17 October 2023

The proposed merger of the mobile operators has been criticised, with warnings that it could see prices rise for consumers and job losses.


Greta Thunberg detained at protest disrupting oil summit

Greta Thunberg detained at protest disrupting oil summit

Greta Thunberg detained at protest disrupting oil summit

17 October 2023

Fossil Free London organised the protest to disrupt the Energy Intelligence Forum.


Force used to cause baby’s rib injuries was ‘way beyond rough play’, jury told

Force used to cause baby’s rib injuries was ‘way beyond rough play’, jury told

Force used to cause baby’s rib injuries was ‘way beyond rough play’, jury told

17 October 2023

Laura Langley, 37, is accused of murdering her daughter Edith by inflicting ‘terrible injuries’.


Sanctioned billionaire brings High Court challenge over upkeep of London mansion

Sanctioned billionaire brings High Court challenge over upkeep of London mansion

Sanctioned billionaire brings High Court challenge over upkeep of London mansion

17 October 2023

Mikhail Fridman is subject to UK Government sanctions put in place after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


Conversion therapy ban legislation needed in King’s speech, says watchdog

Conversion therapy ban legislation needed in King’s speech, says watchdog

Conversion therapy ban legislation needed in King’s speech, says watchdog

17 October 2023

There have been years of delays and U-turns since the Conservatives first vowed to ban conversion practices in July 2018.


Our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants, study suggests

Our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants, study suggests

Our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants, study suggests

17 October 2023

The researchers hope their study will highlight the potential for including more seaweeds and other local freshwater plants in our diets today.


Jury to consider if police could have done more to stop Zara Aleena’s killer

Jury to consider if police could have done more to stop Zara Aleena’s killer

Jury to consider if police could have done more to stop Zara Aleena’s killer

17 October 2023

A second pre-inquest review has been held into the 35-year-old’s death.


British cat breaks Guinness World Record for loudest purr

British cat breaks Guinness World Record for loudest purr

British cat breaks Guinness World Record for loudest purr

17 October 2023

The 14-year-old moggie Bella achieved a purr which measured 54.6 decibels.


Repsol renewables ad banned over ‘large-scale’ oil and gas interests omission

Repsol renewables ad banned over ‘large-scale’ oil and gas interests omission

Repsol renewables ad banned over ‘large-scale’ oil and gas interests omission

17 October 2023

The ad for Repsol’s involvement in renewable hydrogen failed to mention that large-scale oil and gas formed the ‘vast majority’ of its business.


Sir David Attenborough says children need more opportunities to observe nature

Sir David Attenborough says children need more opportunities to observe nature

Sir David Attenborough says children need more opportunities to observe nature

17 October 2023

The naturalist’s comments come as his acclaimed show Planet Earth is moved to an earlier timeslot.


GMB members accept schools pay deal as Unison rejection mean strikes loom

GMB members accept schools pay deal as Unison rejection mean strikes loom

GMB members accept schools pay deal as Unison rejection mean strikes loom

17 October 2023

A total of 62% of GMB members balloted accepted the deal.


Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Babet approaches the UK

Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Babet approaches the UK

Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Babet approaches the UK

17 October 2023

The Met Office has updated weather warnings as the second named storm of the season approaches the UK on Wednesday.


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