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The Independent
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
NHS weight-loss jabs could be handed out in shopping centres
NHS weight-loss jabs could soon be made available in shopping centres and on high streets across the country, under a new 10-year health plan aimed at expanding access to treatment. The radical proposal comes as Health Secretary Wes Streeting revealed the injections were the "talk of the House of Commons tea rooms". The comprehensive plan for the health service outlines a clear need to bring weight-loss services and treatments closer to where people live and work. It states the government will collaborate with industry to "test innovative models of delivering weight loss services and treatments to patients effectively and safely" in convenient locations, including "on the high street, or at any out-of-town shopping centre". Alongside physical locations, the strategy also suggests the implementation of "digital-only models," where the entire process, from consultation to management, is handled online. Crucially, the plan introduces a new payment structure for companies involved in delivering these services. They will not solely be compensated based on patients losing weight, "but if that also translates into outcomes that really matter for patients, such as fewer heart attacks, strokes or cancer diagnoses." Earlier, Mr Streeting emphasised that access to weight-loss jabs should be determined by medical need, not by a person's ability to pay. At the moment, people with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or more, or 30 but with a linked health condition, can be prescribed jabs on the NHS through specialist weight-management services. Other people are paying hundreds of pounds a month to get the jabs privately. Mr Streeting told LBC radio: 'Weight-loss jabs are the talk of the House of Commons tea rooms, half my colleagues are on them and are judging the rest of us saying 'you lot should be on them'. 'And the thing is, if you can afford these weight loss jabs, which can be over 200 quid a month, well that's all right for you. 'But most people in this country haven't got a spare two and a half grand a year and often the people who have the worst and most challenging obesity also have the lowest income. 'So I'm bringing to weight loss jabs the principle of fairness which has underpinned the NHS. 'It should be available based on need and not the ability to pay. 'And that's what we're going to do on weight-loss jabs, as well as a number of other things, including people getting more fit, more active, supporting people on diet and nutrition….that's the bit of the weight-loss jab debate that sometimes gets lost. 'It's not that you can have some weight-loss jabs and stuff your face with Jaffa cakes…' He said obesity costs the NHS billions a year, adding that taxes have been going 'up and up' to pay for the health service.
The Independent
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
NHS weight-loss jabs could become available in high streets
NHS weight-loss jabs could soon be made available in shopping centres and on high streets across the country, under a new 10-year health plan aimed at expanding access to treatment. The radical proposal comes as Health Secretary Wes Streeting revealed the injections were the "talk of the House of Commons tea rooms". The comprehensive plan for the health service outlines a clear need to bring weight-loss services and treatments closer to where people live and work. It states the government will collaborate with industry to "test innovative models of delivering weight loss services and treatments to patients effectively and safely" in convenient locations, including "on the high street, or at any out-of-town shopping centre". Alongside physical locations, the strategy also suggests the implementation of "digital-only models," where the entire process, from consultation to management, is handled online. Crucially, the plan introduces a new payment structure for companies involved in delivering these services. They will not solely be compensated based on patients losing weight, "but if that also translates into outcomes that really matter for patients, such as fewer heart attacks, strokes or cancer diagnoses." Earlier, Mr Streeting emphasised that access to weight-loss jabs should be determined by medical need, not by a person's ability to pay. At the moment, people with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or more, or 30 but with a linked health condition, can be prescribed jabs on the NHS through specialist weight-management services. Other people are paying hundreds of pounds a month to get the jabs privately. Mr Streeting told LBC radio: 'Weight-loss jabs are the talk of the House of Commons tea rooms, half my colleagues are on them and are judging the rest of us saying 'you lot should be on them'. 'And the thing is, if you can afford these weight loss jabs, which can be over 200 quid a month, well that's all right for you. 'But most people in this country haven't got a spare two and a half grand a year and often the people who have the worst and most challenging obesity also have the lowest income. 'So I'm bringing to weight loss jabs the principle of fairness which has underpinned the NHS. 'It should be available based on need and not the ability to pay. 'And that's what we're going to do on weight-loss jabs, as well as a number of other things, including people getting more fit, more active, supporting people on diet and nutrition….that's the bit of the weight-loss jab debate that sometimes gets lost. 'It's not that you can have some weight-loss jabs and stuff your face with Jaffa cakes…' He said obesity costs the NHS billions a year, adding that taxes have been going 'up and up' to pay for the health service.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Soon you'll get fat jabs for free at the local shopping centre, as per new NHS plan - amid growing alarm over lethal side effects
Patients could soon get their weight-loss jabs for free via shopping centres, according to the new 10-year-plan for the NHS. It comes as the Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the injections were the 'talk of the House of Commons tea rooms'. The 10-year plan for the health service says there is a need to expand access to weight-loss services and treatments and bring them closer to where patients live and work. It says the Government will work with industry 'to test innovative models of delivering weight loss services and treatments to patients effectively and safely' in convenient locations, which may include 'on the high street, or at any out-of-town shopping centre'. Digital-only models, where everything is done and managed online, may also be put in place, the plan says. Furthermore, companies will not just paid if people lose weight, 'but if that also translates into outcomes that really matter for patients, such as fewer heart attacks, strokes or cancer diagnoses'. Earlier, Mr Streeting said weight-loss jabs should be available according to need, not the ability to pay. At the moment, people with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or more, or 30 but with a linked health condition, can be prescribed jabs on the NHS through specialist weight-management services. Other people are paying hundreds of pounds a month to get the jabs privately. Mr Streeting told LBC radio: 'Weight-loss jabs are the talk of the House of Commons tea rooms, half my colleagues are on them and are judging the rest of us saying 'you lot should be on them'. 'And the thing is, if you can afford these weight loss jabs, which can be over 200 quid a month, well that's all right for you. 'But most people in this country haven't got a spare two and a half grand a year and often the people who have the worst and most challenging obesity also have the lowest income. 'So I'm bringing to weight loss jabs the principle of fairness which has underpinned the NHS. 'It should be available based on need and not the ability to pay. 'And that's what we're going to do on weight-loss jabs, as well as a number of other things, including people getting more fit, more active, supporting people on diet and nutrition….that's the bit of the weight-loss jab debate that sometimes gets lost. He said obesity cost the NHS billions a year, adding that taxes have been going 'up and up' to pay for the health service. But the plans for a greater roll-out of the jabs come amid concerns about rare but potentially deadly side effects. Last month, the UK medicines regulator launched a probe into the safety of fat jabs after hundreds of users developed pancreatitis, leaving ten dead. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said it has received more than 560 reports of people developing an inflamed pancreas after taking so-called 'GLP-1' injections since they were first launched. The MHRA is now calling for users who are admitted to hospital with pancreatitis to report the side effect to authorities using the regulator's Yellow Card scheme. Healthcare workers can also submit a report on patients' behalf. Other data collected by the watchdog has linked 107 fatalities linked to blockbuster weight loss jabs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy. As anyone can use the system—patients as well as their medics—a death being linked to a specific drug is not proof it was responsible. The MHRA highlights that some reactions—including fatal ones—may simply be coincidence. For example, a patient taking a weight loss jab may experience a fatal heart attack, but the event may have nothing to do with the drug they were taking at the time. Recent estimates suggest that about 1.5 million people in the UK are taking weight loss jabs, many of which are bought privately due to NHS rationing. Most side effects linked to the jabs are gastrointestinal including nausea, constipation and diarrhoea.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Queensmere and Observatory shopping centres sales go through
A "milestone" purchase of two shopping centres has been finalised after the buyers signed the Homes said the purchase of the Queensmere and Observatory shopping centres in Slough, Berkshire, was a key part of the town centre company, which previously developed the old Horlick's factory, said it was reviewing existing proposals for a mixed-use, residential led scheme, and that it would consult with the wider community and share its plans in the of Slough Borough Council Dexter Smith said the plans would "breathe new life into the high street". "This is a hugely positive step forward for Slough," he said."The agreement with Berkeley Homes marks a turning point in our ambition to revitalise the town centre."He said the degeneration would deliver more homes and public spaces to the town. The 9.2 acre (400,752 sq ft) site already has outline planning consent for 1,600 new homes alongside new retail, leisure, and entertainment Homes said there were no immediate plans for the Observatory centre, and redevelopment would initially focus on Homes managing director Elkie Russell said they were "delighted" to have completed the deal to buy the sites."This is a pivotal moment for Slough and Berkeley Homes," she said."We are excited to deliver a new chapter for Slough that reflects the energy, ambition and diversity of its community." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
WHSmith says goodbye to the high street after 200 years as rebranding of shops will be finished ‘within weeks'
WHSMITH will be disappearing from the high street in a matter of weeks as its new owner pushes forward with plans to rebrand it to TGJones. The stationery retailer has been a staple of the British high street for 200 years but has struggled in recent years. 4 4 4 4 Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital agreed a deal to take over the chain's troubled high street arm back in March. As part of the deal, all 464 remaining high street stores are rebranding to TGJones. The sale has now officially completed and the WHSmith website has rebranded, while all stores are listed on Google as TGJones. A spokesperson for Modella told The Sun: "TG Jones is now a stand-alone business, comprising 464 stores on high streets, shopping centres and retail parks across the UK and also online, with store fascias being replaced with this branding in the coming weeks. "This is a very positive milestone in the history of this business and an exciting moment for TGJones and its employees. A full transition to the new TGJones brand is likely to take some time. "The management of TGJones is now defining its strategy for the business, including introducing new partnerships and offerings and redefining the look and feel of TGJones stores." The Sun understands the company is currently in the process of changing the signage at its stores across the country. Some shoppers have already spotted signs going up in stores reading "Thank you for shopping at TGJones". Modella put in planning applications to local councils to change the signage on its stores last month. Shoppers have also started receiving emails from TGJones. WHSmith sells 500 UK shops One confused customer wrote on social media: "I got an email from tg Jones thinking how? then realised its w.h smith's new name, crazy." Another added: "i keep getting emails from someone called TG Jones and it was apparently a company that has changed its name, it was failing to tell me what company… just had another one and it's whsmith??? WHAT." TGJones chief executive Sean Toal said: "We are very excited by the potential of the TGJones business. With the committed and talented team we have in place, and with supportive owners, we can build on our heritage, while innovating and delivering a refreshed and compelling offering for our customers." History of WHSmith The rebranding means the WHSmith name will be disappearing from the high street for good. WHSmith's travel stores will still remain in airports, hospitals, railway stations and motorway service areas as these have not been taken over by Modella. The first WHSmith store was opened back in 1792 was opened by Henry Walton Smith and his wife Anna. It was located in Little Grosvenor Street, London and was initially a news vendor. When Henry and Anna died, the business was taken over by their youngest son William Henry Smith. He renamed the business WH Smith & Son in 1846. The business began expanding around this time and opened its first railway news stand at Euston Station in 1848. It opened its first depots two years later in Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool. WH Smith & Son continued to be passed down by the family before becoming a limited company in 1928, with all shares owned by the third Viscount. The company became a public limited business in 1948, with staff and members of the public taking shares. The business expanded hugely between the 1970s and 1990s, and during this time changed its name to simply WHSmith. The last member of the Smith family left the board in 1996. Over the years, the brand has sold a variety of products including everything from vinyl records to DVDs and computer games. But it has always been best known for its wide variety of books, stationery and sweets. travel sales have surged. The company . auction process. Stores closing A number of WHSmith stores shut this year ahead of the rebrand. Most recently the retailer's Bedford site closed on July 5. The store in the Frenchgate Centre in Doncaster closed on May 31, while the Stockton branch also shut on May 17. Branches in Halstead and Woolwich shut on April 12, and Halesowen and Diss followed on April 19.
