No 10 to release hundreds of files on Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment 10. March 2026 (23:48) First tranche expected to include Cabinet Office report warning of ‘reputational risk’ over ex-minister’s links to EpsteinHundreds of documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US are expected to be released by Downing Street on Wednesday.The first tranche of files will include a two-page due diligence report by the Cabinet Office, which is likely to raise questions about Keir Starmer’s judgment, the Guardian understands. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hereditary peerages to go before next King’s Speech 10. March 2026 (23:46) The Lords on Tuesday accepted a final draft of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill, clearing the way for it to be added to the statute book.(London News)
At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire 10. March 2026 (23:35) Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.(BBC News)
Wegovy users have five times greater risk of sudden sight loss than Ozempic users, study finds 10. March 2026 (23:30) ‘Eye strokes’ that reduce blood flow to optic nerve likely to be side-effect of active ingredient semaglutide, says authorPatients taking Wegovy have nearly five times the risk of sudden sight loss of those on Ozempic, a large-scale study has found.Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medicines such as semaglutide (sold as Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus) and tirzepetide (sold as Mounjaro) help reduce blood sugar levels, slow digestion and reduce appetite, and have been linked to reduced risks of heart attack, fewer drug overdoses and other health benefits. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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