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Brazilian butt lift adverts banned in the UK – here’s why

"Socially irresponsible" adverts for liquid Brazilian butt lifts have been banned - with a watchdog claiming they trivialised surgery and exploited the uncertainties women may have about their body image.The procedures, known as BBLs for short, involves injecting dermal filler into the bottom to enhance its volume and shape.But according to the Advertising Standards Authority, a slew of promotional posts on Facebook and Instagram broke the rules - and featured time-limited discounts that could rush consumers into making decisions.Six BBL […]

16/04/2025

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Disposable vape ban ‘may not curb e-cigarette use’

Researchers say there has been a shift away from disposable vapes ahead of their ban in June, but it may have only a "limited impact" on vaping rates.That is despite a study by University College London (UCL) suggesting the rapid rise in the use of e-cigarettes in recent years has "stalled".The government's ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in the UK is designed to tackle waste and the impact on the environment but also aims to deal […]

16/04/2025

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‘She smells really bad’: British tennis player requests opponent ‘wear deodorant’ during heavy loss

British tennis player Harriet Dart 'sorry' after saying opponent should put deodorant on | UK News | Sky News The British No 4 has apologised after footage showed her telling an umpire that her opponent, French player Lois Boisson, "smells really bad".Wednesday 16 April 2025 04:42, UK Image: Harriet Dart pictured at the Australian Open tennis championship in January. Pic: AP Why you can trust Sky NewsA highly-ranked British tennis player has apologised for saying an opponent "smells really bad" […]

16/04/2025

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More than 1,000 miles of roadworks lifted to allow ‘smooth’ Easter getaway

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks are set to be lifted in England to allow for millions of motorists to have a "smooth" journey over the Easter holidays.Roadworks from 1,127 miles of motorways and major A roads will be removed by National Highways from 6am on Thursday, meaning 97.5% of its network will be free of traffic cones.The roadworks will only be reintroduced after Easter Monday.According to the AA, an estimated 19.1 million people in the UK will drive on […]

15/04/2025

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Manchester bomb plotter moved back to Belmarsh prison after guards attacked in jail in Durham

The Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi has been moved back to Belmarsh prison after an alleged attack at HMP Frankland on Saturday.Three prison officers at the high-security jail in County Durham were attacked with cooking oil before being stabbed with an improvised weapon.Abedi has been transferred to Belmarsh prison in southeast London where he'd previously been found guilty of attacking a prison officer in 2020, along with two other convicted terrorists.Belmarsh is considered the most high-security prison in the […]

15/04/2025

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Joy and heartbreak for Prince William as Villa comeback not enough to beat PSG

Prince William was among heartbroken Aston Villa fans after the club was knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.On Tuesday, the Midlands club went into the second-leg quarter-final tie as underdogs, facing an uphill battle against the French champions after losing 3-1 last week.While Unai Emery's men pushed PSG close, ultimately winning 3-2 on the night, the aggregate score finished 5-4, so it was heartbreak for the royal football fan.William had been in attendance with his 11-year-old son […]

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Former leader of Glasgow City Council charged with fraud

Frank McAveety: Former leader of Glasgow City Council charged with fraud | UK News | Sky News Detectives told Sky News that a 62-year-old man had been arrested as part of a probe examining alleged "fraud offences".Connor Gillies Scotland correspondent @ConnorGillies Tuesday 15 April 2025 21:31, UK Image: File pic Why you can trust Sky NewsThe former council leader of Scotland's biggest city has been arrested and charged with fraud.Labour councillor Frank McAveety was in charge of Glasgow City Council […]

15/04/2025 1

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UK-US agreement ‘in the foothills’ – here are some of the controversial bits that could be a part of it

When JD Vance puts a positive spin on something… that's a win.The US vice president speaks his mind. He relishes in the shock factor.And so his encouraging words about a "trade deal" with the UK will have pleased British officials both here in Washington and in London.Speaking to UnHerd, Vance said: "I think there's a good chance that, yes, we'll come to a great agreement that's in the best interest of both countries."Behind the scenes, for many weeks - since […]

15/04/2025 1

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Social media influencer at centre of Bud Light row says trans rights ‘shouldn’t be political’ – ahead of ruling to define ‘woman’

Social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney has told Sky News discussion about transgender rights should not be political.Mulvaney, who documented her own transition in a viral TikTok series, was speaking ahead of a Supreme Court judgment in London on Wednesday about how women are defined in law.The 28-year-old US social media personality told Sky's Barbara Serra on The World: "I've seen my family completely accept me and love me. And I think that that's why I haven't given up on any […]

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Brazilian butt lift adverts banned in the UK – here’s why

Disposable vape ban ‘may not curb e-cigarette use’

‘She smells really bad’: British tennis player requests opponent ‘wear deodorant’ during heavy loss

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks lifted to allow ‘smooth’ Easter getaway

Manchester bomb plotter moved back to Belmarsh prison after guards attacked in jail in Durham

Joy and heartbreak for Prince William as Villa comeback not enough to beat PSG

Former leader of Glasgow City Council charged with fraud

UK-US agreement ‘in the foothills’ – here are some of the controversial bits that could be a part of it

Social media influencer at centre of Bud Light row says trans rights ‘shouldn’t be political’ – ahead of ruling to define ‘woman’

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