Ozempic ‘slows aging’ and Jenas ‘fights to save marriage’
A few of Saturday’s papers draw attention to the new discovery that Ozempic, as the Times says, can “reduce biological aging”. The drug contains the active ingredient semaglutide, which is used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, but experts now believe it can do more – including being able to “reverse kidney disease, preventing heart failure, reducing previously untreated high blood pressure and reducing the risk of developing diabetes by a third,” the Times reported. [BBC]
This drug can provide a “fountain of youth” was taken by the Daily Telegraph, citing Professor Harlan M Krumholz, of Yale University, who was one of the team of experts to present the findings of 11 studies related to semaglutide in the European Society of Cardiology. London this week. Elsewhere, there is a stunning image of the British actress Kate Winslet, who appears in a weekly paper magazine to promote her new film Lee – about fashion model turned war reporter Lee Miller . [BBC]
The Daily Express has a similar article, also quoting Professor Krumholz. In other news, the paper has a picture of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who was filmed on Thursday behind a DJ set in Ibiza. The paper suggests that Ms Rayner shows no sign of moving past the “tough times”, referring to a speech given by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer this week, in which he warned that the next Budget would be “tough” to many. [BBC]
“Rayner liked it!” that’s how the Daily Mail describes pictures of the deputy prime minister, while talking about Sir Keir’s recent speech. The paper’s main story, however, is about the Royal Family – specifically reporting that Prince William and Harry both attended the memorial and were not talking to each other. [BBC]
The Daily Mirror has an exclusive interview with former BBC dad Jermaine Jenas, who says his son is “fighting to save his marriage”. Mr Jenas had his contract terminated last week for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a female colleague. “He knows he hurt his wife,” Mr Jenas’ father, Dennis, told the Mirror. [BBC]
Household debt is front and center in a number of papers, and there’s a special Guardian about Thames Water “asking the government to step in with the regulator to allow it to charge higher bills”. The water company “declined to comment” on the allegations, the paper reported. A photo of ParalympicsGB cyclist Lizzi Jordan – who won gold on Thursday – also has. [BBC]
Energy bills are the focus of the week – particularly the results of a survey that the paper carried out among 1,560 adults, which suggests that 68% do not feel that the government is doing enough to help them with increasing costs. Another story that makes the front page is the sale of Oasis tickets, described as “supersonic” – the name of the 1994 single released by the group. Oasis were forced on Thursday to issue a warning against selling tickets for their return tour after some were listed online for more than £6,000 – almost 40 times the face value of the ticket standing. [BBC]
A highly publicized promotional photo of Liam and Noel Gallagher sits in the middle of the Daily Star, next to a story suggesting the brothers could “end the war in Ukraine by playing a peace gig on the Russian border”. “Oasis can save the world” is the title of the paper. [BBC]
Auctioneer Sotheby’s reported an 88% drop in core earnings, and a 25% drop in sales, according to the Financial Times. The trade paper puts the news down as a “cold” hit to the fine art market – adding that Sotheby’s rival Christie’s is “also suffering”. [BBC]
“Is a weight loss drug the secret to the fountain of youth?”, asked the Daily Express. It says “robust studies” have found that semaglutide – sold under the brand name Ozempic – can be used to treat “many conditions”.
According to the Times, that could include diseases related to arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease and even cancer. The Daily Mirror quotes one expert as saying that it wouldn’t be surprising if it also helps to “slow down ageing”. The Daily Telegraph says millions could benefit you – adding that the findings will put pressure on the NHS to make Ozempic more widely available.
Sources tell the Guardian that Thames Water has asked the government to step in – and possibly remove the regulator – to allow the company to increase customer bills. It’s what the paper calls the “latest and increasingly desperate tactic” to fix the firm’s “weave money” and avoid nationalization. Those familiar with the discussions said advisers and board members had warned Whitehall officials that allowing that to happen would have a “devastating effect” on the UK’s appeal to international investors. Thames Water declined to comment.
The Telegraph reports that advertising bosses have been warned that ministers could introduce lower alcohol prices in England. A source told the paper that a senior government official rubbished the idea in one instance, saying the industry must “get its act together” and do more to combat the dangers of alcohol. The government insists it has no plans to introduce such a system.
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According to the Times, defense officials fear that officials may announce cuts to major military projects in the Autumn statement. Referring to Sir Keir Starmer’s speech earlier this week – in which he warned that things will get worse before they get better – a source told the paper that “every time the prime minister speaks” it sounds too weak to ts’ security will be given more money. . The government says it will set a path to invest 2.5% of GDP in defense “as soon as possible”.
This week’s front page highlights the results of the survey, which found that the majority of people believe ministers are not doing enough to help with high energy bills. The paper declares that “Labour’s honeymoon period appears to have come to an abrupt end”, and the poll also shows declining support among voters.
The Daily Mail is leading with reports that Princes William and Harry “didn’t share a word” at their uncle’s funeral service. It says it is unlikely that the incident led to reconciliation between the estranged brothers, after witnesses said they left without speaking. Not describing it as a “cold meeting”, the Sun says that “the two fighters” were “very far apart” – although at one point they were standing “almost behind”.
And many papers have pictures of the deputy prime minister in a nightclub in Ibiza. According to The Sun, thousands of partygoers cheered on “raver Angela Rayner” as she “showed off her moves”. Writing in the Mail, former Conservative culture secretary Nadine Dorries criticized the events as “ill-judged and juvenile”. But the Mirror branded Mrs Rayner the “queen of the clubs” for “entertaining the party in party politics”.
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