Pumping the unemployed with weight-loss drugs echoes Victorian attitudes to the poor | Kenan Malik
In early 2023, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, chief executive of the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, and its UK corporate vice-president Pinder Sahota, met in Whitehall with the then health secretary Steve Barclay, England’s chief medical officer, Prof Chris Whitty, and various health and Treasury officials. They discussed the possibilities of a pilot scheme to improve […]
Higuchi wins women’s gold, Miura and Kihara capture pairs in big night for Japan at Skate America
Wakaba Higuchi won her first Grand Prix event after more than eight years of trying Saturday night, putting together an error-free program at Skate America to edge Japanese teammate Rinka Watanabe and American star Isabeau Levito. Higuchi finished with 196.93 points at Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas, while Watanabe took the […]
Eyeliners: 10 of the best | Beauty
Even after years of mainlining eyeliner – kohl, gel, liquid, numerous colours – I’d be lying if I said I was an expert. Sometimes I am very happy with how it turns out – a fluke, always a fluke – and other times it goes so horribly wrong I literally have to start over. And […]
‘I’m an ex-royal butler and Queen Elizabeth once did one very unexpected thing’ | Royal | News
A former royal butler has said how Queen Elizabeth was among the best royals to work with as a result of her funny humour. Grant Harrold, who was the butler for King Charles between 2004 and 2011 when he was the then Prince of Wales, exclusively shared with Express.co.uk what his life was like working […]
Peace lilies and orchids will bloom brilliantly when fed 3 natural items in autumn
Orchids and peace lilies are some of the most popular houseplants due to their ease of care, but getting them to flower at this time of year can be a challenge. David Denyer, an expert gardener from the florists Eflorist, has shared that both orchids and peace lilies are less likely to flower in autumn […]
Why Sinwar’s ‘warrior death’ will win him martyr status in Gaza and beyond | Hamas
A discrepancy in the official Israeli account of Yahya Sinwar’s final moments has emerged since his death which appears likely to add fuel to the martyr’s cult fast developing around the Hamas leader. The Israeli autopsy carried out on Sinwar concluded that he died from a gunshot wound to his head, at odds with the […]
Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal in their final match as duo earn staggering Saudi payday | Tennis | Sport
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic shared a warm embrace at the net after doing battle for the final time in their illustrious rivalry on Saturday night. Djokovic cruised to a straight-sets victory to secure third place at the inaugural Six Kings Slam – certainly quicker than the Riyadh crowd would’ve liked. Nadal’s professional singles tennis […]
Princess Anne’s furious three-word outburst to royal staffer who made accidental error | Royal | News
The moment when a staff member was harshly spoken to by Princess Anne for fumbling a task has been revealed in a documentary. A 2015 documentary, titled Serving the Royals: Inside the Firm revealed Daily Mirror reporter, Ryan Parry, secured a job as a footman in 2003 to experience the “almost feudal class structure” of […]
Lawns will be healthy and green by stopping one gardening task in weeks
Cutting the grass is essential for a luscious green lawn in spring and summer and something many gardeners work year-round to achieve. But as important as cutting garden grass is, there’s a knack for knowing when to stop. And it’s getting closer, according to gardening experts. Green-fingered Britons have been pondering the question and searches […]
US presidential election updates: Stars turn out for Harris while Trump tells story about Arnold Palmer’s ‘anatomy’ | US elections 2024
On the first day of early voting in Detroit, Michigan, rapper Lizzo campaigned for Kamala Harris, saying she rejected the argument that America was not ready for a female president, adding, “It’s about damn time”. In Atlanta, Georgia, Harris was joined by singer Usher, with the Democratic candidate describing Donald Trump’s speeches as “nonsense”. With […]