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Scientists have identified proteins in the blood which could warn people of cancer more than seven years before it is diagnosed.Researchers found 618 proteins linked to 19 types of the disease, including bowel, prostate and breast cancers. Some 107 of the proteins were found in a group of people whose blood was collected at least seven years before diagnosis.It is hoped that the findings could help efforts to stop cancer […]

Age limits are set to be imposed for the first time on when children can be taught sex education, according to reports.Under the proposals, schools will be told not to teach children any form of sex education until year 5, when pupils are aged nine. Other measures due to be announced by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan will prevent children from being taught they can change their gender, and rules out […]

Two men from Greater Manchester have appeared in court accused of preparing to carry out a machine gun attack on Jewish targets and members of law enforcement and the military.Walid Saadaoui, 36, from Abram, near Wigan, and Amar Hussein, 50, of no fixed abode, are charged with preparation of terrorist acts. They were arrested by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on the evening of 8 May in separate locations.The two men […]

The first official painted portrait of the King since the coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace.The painting was done by renowned portrait artist Jonathan Yeo, whose past subjects include Idris Elba, Cara Delevingne, Sir David Attenborough, Nicole Kidman, Malala Yousafzai, and former prime ministers Sirs David Cameron and Tony Blair. Mr Yeo, whose work has been displayed at the Royal Academy of Arts and Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in […]

The Welsh government has postponed the rollout of its controversial new subsidy scheme for farmers.The plans - which would require farmers in Wales to dedicate 10% of their eligible land to tree cover and another 10% to natural habitat - will now not begin until 2026. The delay follows a series of protests, with many in agriculture fearing the proposals will lead to job losses and increase financial pressure on […]

A 31-year-old woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack in Mexico will receive a bravery honour after being included on the King's first Civilian Gallantry List.Georgia Laurie, from Sandhurst in Berkshire, punched the reptile in the face when it attacked her twin Melissa in June 2021. Both women were seriously hurt but survived after treatment.Georgia will receive the King's Gallantry Medal, which acknowledges exemplary acts of bravery.Ms […]

Pep Guardiola has said the question of whether Tottenham Hotspur might not want to beat Manchester City tomorrow would "offend" the team and their manager.Man City will find themselves back at the top of the Premier League, and one step closer to winning the title for a fourth season in a row, if they beat fifth-place Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night. But if Spurs win - […]

The King has spoken about losing his sense of taste as he discussed the side effects of cancer treatment.During a visit in Hampshire, he made the remark as he spoke to a veteran who had previously undergone chemotherapy for testicular cancer. The monarch is receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer and was given permission by his doctors to return to public duties last month.Ahead of his first major […]

When Humza Yousaf resigned as Scotland's first minister, questions were raised over what his pension would be. Some on social media have claimed the 39-year-old is entitled to £52,000 per year for the rest of his life - and payments will begin immediately. There's just one problem: this isn't true. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:24 Yousaf signs resignation letter While such a pension scheme […]