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IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos

Couples in the UK are using a legal grey area to screen IVF embryos for traits like intelligence and height, raising major ethical questions about 'designer babies'. Discover the implications.

Polygenic Embryo Screening in IVF: How It Works

Polygenic embryo screening (PES) is a new IVF add-on that claims to predict disease risk. Explore the science, the controversy, and what UK experts say about its efficacy and ethics.

BoE's December Rate Cut Could Be a 'Closer Call'

Analysts warn the Bank of England's expected December interest rate cut is not a done deal. Governor Andrew Bailey's vote may be decisive as MPC hawks push back. Read the latest analysis.

Environment Agency 'failed' to tell Lords about illegal waste

Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.

MPs probe Crown Estate over royal property leases

The Public Accounts Committee will investigate taxpayer value in royal property leases, as the Crown Estate confirms the Duke of York is unlikely to receive compensation for ending his Royal Lodge lease early.

Guardian Corrections: Lord Paul and Helsing Updates

The Guardian has published corrections regarding Lord Paul's committee role and the location of a Helsing defence facility. Discover the full details and how to submit editorial complaints.

Prostate cancer screening limited in UK

UK expert advisers are set to recommend prostate cancer screening only for men with specific genetic variants, not the wider population. Discover the new guidelines.

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