HPV jab ‘protects against pregnancy complications’ New study of schoolgirls Schoolgirls who get the HPV vaccination could be less likely to have severe pregnancy complications in later life, a study suggests. Teenagers aged 12 and 13 are offered the vaccine which protects against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Since 2008, girls have been offered the jab
Ads for Booking.com and three hotel chains banned over misleading prices Adverts for three hotel chains and the travel site Booking.com have been banned for misleading consumers about the number of rooms available at the cheapest prices. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge and Hilton all used “from” price claims for
Dame Helen Mirren ‘heartbroken’ as children face winter without warm clothing Dame Helen Mirren has branded it “heartbreaking” that tens of thousands of children might be facing winter without warm clothing and that some families are “dreading” Christmas because of poverty. The actress and Barnardo’s ambassador said many families are “living from hand to mouth”
World Cup qualifying drama! Wins for Scotland and Wales Scotland have qualified for the 2026 World Cup after beating Denmark 4-2 in their final qualifier in Glasgow. Wales have beaten North Macedonia 7-1 in their World Cup qualifier in Cardiff. Stunning goals by substitutes Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean in added time gave Scotland a
US house votes to force release of Epstein files Will now go to the US Senate The US house of representatives has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a bill to force the justice department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move is a remarkable display of approval for
La Voix to miss Strictly Blackpool specials Drag artist is injured Drag artist La Voix is to miss this week’s Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special episodes after sustaining an injury. The 45-year-old, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, and their professional dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec will receive a bye to next week’s episodes of the
We will not tolerate ‘covert’ interference Security minister on China spying risk Security minister Dan Jarvis has said the Government will not tolerate “covert and calculated” attempts by China to interfere with the UK’s sovereign affairs following an MI5 warning over spying threats. MPs, peers and parliamentary staff were warned by the security service over
Rugby star Ellie Kildunne to be voice of Heathrow Airport this Christmas Rugby World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne will be the voice of Heathrow Airport this Christmas. The west London airport said messages from the 26-year-old England star will be played over its public address system during the festive period. She will tell passengers “the
Jab for common virus could be potential treatment for multiple sclerosis – study A new trial will test whether an mRNA jab to protect against a common virus found in almost all people with multiple sclerosis (MS) could treat the condition. Scientists believe that targeting the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which commonly causes glandular fever, could
Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable coins Freddie Mercury is being celebrated with a new Royal Mint coin design, which the Queen singer’s sister said would have “meant the world” to him. The coin design depicts the charismatic showman mid-performance, accompanied by his signature. Details on the coin tell the story of Mercury’s extraordinary