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£85bn sickness bill threatens UK economy

A shocking new report reveals long-term sickness is costing the UK economy £85 billion annually, with warnings of a deepening economic crisis unless urgent action is taken.

Novo Nordisk cuts forecasts again as drug demand slows

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has cut its sales and profit forecasts for the second time in three months, sending shockwaves through the healthcare sector as demand for its blockbuster weight-loss drugs shows signs of slowing.

Why knowing everything is making you anxious

New research reveals how our obsession with constant information is creating anxiety, killing creativity, and making us worse decision-makers. Discover why ignorance might be the ultimate productivity hack.

1950 diary reveals Hampstead's vanishing dragonflies

A poignant rediscovery of a 1950 nature diary reveals alarming insights about the dramatic decline of dragonfly populations around Hampstead Heath's ponds, serving as a stark warning about biodiversity loss.

Fake Weight Loss Jabs Scam Exposed in UK

Exclusive investigation reveals how British consumers are being targeted by sophisticated fraudsters selling counterfeit weight loss injections online, with experts warning of serious health risks.

AirPods Pro 3: The Future of Hearing Assistance?

Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 are breaking new ground in hearing assistance technology, potentially transforming how millions of Britons manage hearing loss with cutting-edge features previously exclusive to medical devices.

Brexit Productivity Crisis: UK Falls £100bn Behind

Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's productivity growth has collapsed to its lowest level in decades post-Brexit, with stark warnings from City leaders about the UK's competitive decline against EU rivals.

Novo Nordisk Bids for Metsera, Challenging Pfizer's Offer

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has entered a bidding war with Pfizer for obesity-focused biotech firm Metsera, potentially disrupting the US company's planned acquisition in a major power play for obesity treatment dominance.

Four-Day Week Evidence Grows Despite Minister's Doubts

New research reveals the four-day working week is delivering spectacular results for UK businesses, with productivity soaring and staff wellbeing transforming workplaces. Discover why the evidence is becoming impossible to ignore.

Business leaders push for four-day week in England

Top UK business leaders and charity heads are urging ministers to spearhead England's transition to a four-day working week, citing overwhelming evidence of productivity gains and wellbeing benefits.

Council four-day weeks face government crackdown

Local authorities across England are mobilising against four-day working weeks as South Cambridgeshire's pioneering trial faces government intervention and mounting political pressure.

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