Treating cold sores with anti-viral medicines could help slash the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests. Previous studies have found that the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can lie ...

Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has called for urgent action to tackle “indefensible” reading inequality among young people. The author and screenwriter wants the “invisible privilege” of ...

A new wax figure of the Princess of Wales has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds London. Styled in a sparkly pink Jenny Packham gown and silver pumps, Kate’s waxwork is also wearing a replica of the ...

Transport app company Uber said it has signed an agreement to “co-brand” trains running through the Channel Tunnel. It has formed a partnership with Gemini Trains, which is developing plans to launch ...

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Fairtrade is warning of an “important window of opportunity” to drive systemic change for farmers producing tea for British consumers. The organisation is urging the Government, businesses, retailers ...

A vaccine for gonorrhoea will be rolled out in England as part of a world-first programme, officials have announced. The move, hailed as a “landmark moment for sexual health”, will aim to tackle ...