Death toll from deadly meningitis highlighted in new report The death toll from meningitis in the UK has been highlighted in a new report which sets out the impact of the deadly infection around the world. Global figures show there were 259,000 deaths from meningitis in 2023 and 2.54 million cases. The Lancet Neurology report
Met Police reviewing CCTV in review of Morgan McSweeney phone theft The Metropolitan Police are reviewing CCTV from the day Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff had his phone stolen, according to reports. The loss of ex-top aide Morgan McSweeney’s phone means that important messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador will
Pregnant women and cancer patients ‘at risk’ because of sonographer shortage Pregnant women and cancer patients could face “life-threatening” delays because of a growing shortage of sonographers, experts have warned. The Society of Radiographers (SoR) said the vacancy rate for sonographers is 24.2% across England, rising to 38.2% in some areas. The census also showed
Tiger Woods released on bail after DUI charge relating to Florida car crash Tiger Woods has been released on bail after being charged with driving under the influence following his involvement in a car crash in Florida. The 15-time major winner was taken to jail after his Land Rover rolled over in a collision with
BMI may ‘misclassify’ people as overweight or obese, study suggests The body mass index (BMI) system may be misdiagnosing people as overweight or obese, according to a study. Researchers in Italy compared the tool – which measures body fat based on height and weight – to scans which provide an analysis of fat, muscle and
Asylum seeker who abducted and raped 12-year-old girl jailed for 15 years An Afghan asylum seeker who abducted a 12-year-old girl and filmed himself as he raped her has been jailed for 15 years. Ahmad Mulakhil, whose victim said he laughed while attacking her last summer, was found guilty of rape, child abduction, taking an
Iran war leading to ‘temporary shortages’ at some petrol pumps That’s according to the boss of Asda Some petrol pumps are witnessing “temporary shortages” due to tight supply linked to the conflict in the Middle East, the boss of Asda has warned. The UK’s second largest fuel retailer also rejected accusations that petrol sellers might
Police seek breakthrough in 1993 murder of woman The body of Carol Clark was found at the side of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Detectives are hoping for a breakthrough in the murder of a sex worker whose body was found near a canal more than 30 years ago. Carol Clark was 32 when her
Lord Mandelson to be asked for personal phone messages for release of files That’s according to Whitehall sources Lord Peter Mandelson will be asked to supply messages from his personal phone as part of the disclosure of files related to his appointment as Sir Keir Starmer’s ambassador to the US. Concerns have been raised that
Jude Bellingham to miss England friendly against Uruguay He could feature against Japan next week Thomas Tuchel confirmed he will not risk Jude Bellingham against Uruguay but hopes the England star can get some minutes against Japan next week. The 22-year-old was reduced to tears after pulling up with a hamstring injury at the start