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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.

Mother of world's first IVF boy shares her story

Grace MacDonald recounts her pioneering journey to motherhood via IVF in 1979, giving birth to the world's first IVF boy, Alastair. A story of hope, science, and an unbreakable bond.

Prison population forecast revised to 2030

The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.

Mud Baths: The 1925 Beauty Trend's Comeback

A century-old beauty ritual from 1925, involving therapeutic mud baths, is experiencing a modern revival. Discover the surprising history and renewed appeal of this natural treatment.

Prison officer admits affair with inmate and smuggling

A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.

Kent Water Crisis: Schools Shut, 23,000 Affected

Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water after a chemical fault at Pembury Treatment Works. Schools are closed and bottled water stations are open. Find out when supplies will return.

Prison officer plays FIFA with inmate in cell

A prison officer was filmed playing a FIFA-style game with an inmate. The viral TikTok clip, shot on a contraband phone, prompted a Ministry of Justice investigation. Read the full story.

Mum spends £2k filtering blood to stay young

A 38-year-old mum invests £2,000 per session in EBOO blood filtration, claiming it makes her feel 'amazing' and people mistake her for her daughter's sister. Discover this biohacking trend.

Drug-resistant fungal infection surges 500% in UK

A 'turbocharged' fungal infection called trichophyton indotineae has seen cases surge 500% in the UK. Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this contagious skin condition.

NHS approves new one-time leukaemia cure therapy

The NHS has approved a groundbreaking, one-time CAR T-cell therapy for leukaemia, offering new hope with high remission rates and fewer side-effects for patients across England.

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