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Supply chain crisis sees supermarkets run low on plonk and other goods

Last of the summer wine: Supply chain crisis sees supermarkets run low on plonk, toys and Christmas puddings… while lack of labour and materials drives up the cost of conservatories, windows and doors Supply chain crisis continues to bite hard in the UK with shelves bare of stock in some shops and stores Plans to […]

Oyster Point's drug becomes first FDA-approved nasal spray to treat dry eyes

(Reuters) -Oyster Point Pharma Inc's treatment for dry eye disease became the first U.S. approved nasal spray for the chronic condition on Monday, sending the drug developer's shares about 19% higher premarket.    The company said its spray, Tyrvaya, will be made available from next month to patients with a prescription, but did not reveal its […]

Heartbreak: Mum’s tragic death sparks change – aortic dissection missed

A woman in her 40s died after being rushed into an emergency room with severe chest pain, and an investigation into her care aims to save others from similar heartbreak. She died of an aortic dissection – it’s a life-threatening condition resulting from a tear in the lining of the aorta, which is the largest […]

Fears of Taiwan invasion as satellite images suggest Chinese air strikes plot

Satellite pictures have emerged which show how China has recently upgraded three military bases facing Taiwan, sparking fresh fears that an invasion of the disputed island is impending, following heightened tensions between the two countries. After recent threats of airstrikes, there are now concerns that China could use the upgraded air bases to launch these […]

Social media giants must protect MPs from abuse, demands ex-minister

Social media giants must do MORE to protect MPs from ‘deluge of abuse’ from trolls after David Amess murder – as Priti Patel refuses to rule out law to BAN anonymous accounts Conservative MP David Warman calls on tech giants to protect politicians Sir David Amess was stabbed to death at a constituency surgery on […]

70% of teens lack confidence after being bulled over appearance, study finds

Seven in 10 teenagers and young adults lack confidence in their appearance after being bullied over their height, weight or hair, according to a study. Research into 1,000 13-25 year-olds found that more than half (54%) have been a victim of bullying in the past, while 17% are still experiencing it now. More than four […]