Wigan is Britain’s obesity capital with almost 40 percent of the town’s population considered obese, figures show. More than 70 percent of people in the Greater Manchester town are overweight, with a body mass index (BMI) more than 25. According to the
George Galloway has vowed to stop Sir Keir Starmer from sweeping into power without a fight. This comes after resounding wins for the Labour Party in big battles during the local elections this week, including in several mayoralty races. This has fuelled claims
Pensioners risk being pushed deeper into hardship if the taxman raids their income, campaigners have warned. More than seven out of 10 people support increase increasing the point at which pensioners start paying tax from £12,570 to £15,000. The Treasury’s continued freeze
Tory MPs will be left rattled after Reform UK came within 100 votes of pushing them into third place in the Blackpool South by-election. Amid a very strong night for Richard Tice’s insurgent party, Reform UK won just 117 votes fewer than
Manchester United are reportedly planning to offload a host of players at the end of the season. Despite fresh investement from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club is set to be dealt a huge financial blow by missing out on the Champions League
The majority of Brits believe that legalising assisted dying for terminally ill people who are nearing the end of their lives would be safer than the current ban, a landmark poll reveals. More than 10,000 people shared their views in the largest
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Peru declared a health emergency in most of its provinces on Monday due to a surge in dengue cases. The health ministry reported that dengue cases have doubled in the first seven weeks of this year compared to the same period in
South Africa will hold its national election on May 29, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday. Ramaphosa’s ruling African National Congress, the party once led by Nelson Mandela, is expected to face a stern test to retain its majority in South Africa’s
The majority of parents and carers want the Government to extend free school meals to all children in state primary schools. A new survey found only a quarter – 26% – of parents in England said they had not had to cut