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The UK prime minister is reportedly considering abandoning the "triple lock" guarantee that raises state pensions each year by the highest of inflation, average earnings, or 2.5%. Scrapping or reshaping the commitment could save the Treasury billions but would be politically sensitive, as pensioners are a key voting bloc.
In a Guardian opinion piece, researcher Haakon Gjerløw argues that attention around famous nominees obscures the figures whose work genuinely advances peace. He makes the case for lesser-known candidates whose contributions are measurable and lasting. The commentary matters as debate over the Nobel Peace Prize often shapes global attention and funding for peacebuilding efforts.
The Guardian Health examines the widely repeated claim that double-dipping — biting a chip or cracker and dipping it back into a shared bowl — spreads germs. Research suggests saliva does transfer some bacteria into the dip, but the practical health risk for most people is low. It is worth knowing because shared dips are a staple of parties and gatherings.
Writing in The Guardian, Jane Turner argues that MPs have been clearly told by constituents and experts that end-of-life care across the UK is failing patients and families. She calls on parliamentarians to act on that evidence and deliver reforms to fix a system she describes as broken. The piece adds public pressure to an ongoing debate over funding and quality of palliative and hospice care.
A BBC Health feature shares advice from a sleep expert on how to find the ideal pillow based on sleeping position, body shape and comfort needs. One pillow devotee says she takes hers everywhere, highlighting how much the right match can affect daily rest. The right pillow can ease neck and back strain and improve sleep quality.
The Guardian examines whether Britain's Labour Party can convert Andy Burnham's personal popularity into durable political momentum. The piece carries a warning not to "squander" the opportunity as the party faces internal and electoral pressures.
In letters to The Guardian, readers describe the emotional difficulty of sorting through and parting with possessions left behind by someone who has died. The submissions reflect on grief, memory and how objects hold attachment long after a loss.
The Guardian Health examines whether patients taking GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy experience notable hair loss. Rapid weight loss and reduced calorie intake are known to trigger temporary shedding, and regulators have listed hair loss among possible side effects. The piece weighs the evidence for how common and how serious the problem actually is.
A Guardian health piece by Bianca Denny examines why the public mourns celebrities as though they were personal friends, a phenomenon known as a parasocial relationship. Such one-sided bonds, formed through media and social platforms, can produce genuine grief when a famous figure dies. Understanding the effect matters as audiences grow ever more attached to influencers and public figures they have never met.