4 days agoNews TopicsComments Off on Robert Lewandowski QUITS Poland national team and refuses to play again until manager is sacked
LEGEND Robert Lewandowski has sensationally quit playing for Poland – “unTIL” the manager is sacked.
The Barcelona striker issued a statement saying he has “loss trust” in Michał Probierz.
Lewandowski, 36, has hit 85 goals in 158 internationals.
Robert Lewandowski went on social media for his announcementGetty
He posted on social media: “Considering the circumstances and the loss of trust in the coach of the Polish National Team, I decided to resign from playing in the Polish National Team until he is the coach.
“I hope that I will be able to play for the best fans in the world.”
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4 days agoNews TopicsComments Off on Number of fat jab NHS prescriptions doubles in a year as 73% of Sun readers now think about using injections
ENGLAND has become a fat jab nation as weight loss drug prescriptions double to almost three million in a year.
Demand for drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro show no signs of slowing, with the NHS splashing out £269million on them in 2024-25.
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Prescriptions for Mounjaro surged to 1.1million from just 3,300 a year earlierAlamy
It comes as a new Sun survey reveals 73 per cent of our readers are thinking of using them as they struggle to shift weight.
Official figures show prescriptions for the big three — Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy — rocketed from 1.4million in 2023-24 to 2.7million last year.
The increase was driven by Mounjaro, regarded as the strongest jab, with prescriptions surging to 1.1million from just 3,300 a year earlier.
Most were prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes, as the injections were designed to treat that condition, and have only recently been approved for weight loss alone.
NHS figures suggest prescriptions in Wales also doubled last year, from approximately 34,000 to 70,000, and in Scotland from 40,000 to 50,000.
The numbers are expected to rise again this year as the NHS introduces them through slimming clinics.
More than a million people are also already buying the jabs privately.
Dr Leyla Hannbeck, of the Independent Pharmacies Association, said: “Never in my career have I seen a product with as much hype as these injections.
“The demand is absolutely huge and I expect it to keep increasing — the only way is up.”
Clare Butler, 48, said the jabs also helped her mental health.
The mum, from Manchester, who has lost 4st 4lb, said: “Mounjaro didn’t only quieten the food noise, but it helped quieten the over-thinking, anxious thoughts that had consumed my life for so long.”
She described it as, “the best decision I’ve ever made for myself”.
Research is revealing wide-ranging health benefits to the jabs, such as lowering risks of cancer, heart disease and dementia, yet warnings over weight loss drugs are also increasing.
Medics warn they must not be used in pregnancy, while trying to conceive or while breastfeeding, for fear they could lead to miscarriage or birth defects.
They have also warned that rapid weight loss caused by the drugs could lead to bone loss and osteoporosis.
Annual statistics from the NHS Business Services Authority show the total number of GLP-1 injections prescribed increased from 1,427,968 in the 2023-24 financial year to 2,734,499 in 2024-25.
It was a 91 per cent spike — accounted for almost entirely by Mounjaro’s growth.
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Clare said the jabs not only helped her lose weight but improved her mental healthClare Butler
The totals also included brands such as Saxenda, Ozempic and Wegovy.
In the same period, the cost of prescribing rose from £137,808,297 to £269,276,366 — equal to 2.4 per cent of all NHS spending on pharmacy medicines, or £1 in every £42.
The NHS said: “We expect demand for weight loss drugs to continue to rise in the coming years.”
The Department of Health added: “We recognise the drugs’ importance for treating type 2 diabetes and their exciting remit as new treatments for obesity.”
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4 days agoNews TopicsComments Off on ‘I’ve missed you’, cry RTE Fair City viewers as Carrigstown favourite returns after three years off air and shocks Sash
RTE Fair City viewers were all left saying the same thing as a Carrigstown favourite made a surprise return.
Ger Lynch, played by actress Tina Kellegher, returned in tonight’s episode to ruffle more feathers after she fled the country three years ago.
Ger fled the country three years agoThe crime boss made a surprise return tonightRTESash was shocked[/caption]
The crime boss left back in 2021 with Darragh and Lee to escape questioning from cops when Will turned up dead.
She had ordered the pair to rough up the nurse as he owed her money but things got out of hand and they killed him.
In tonight’s episode, Liam and Sharon helped Georgie get ready for a date.
Sash was startled to find Ger Lynch in her living room searching for a lost locket.
Sash informed her she had given it to Sharon. After an evening of wine and conversation, Sharon and Liam shared a dance and a kiss.
Their moment was interrupted by Ger, who barged in demanding the locket.
Ger shamed Sharon for being with Liam reigniting tensions from their past.
RTEFair City viewers raced to social media after the show.
Sinead said: “Oh Ger I love you and I’ve missed you.”
Lee wrote: “This better not be a flying visit I love Ger, the woman is legendary.”
Another added: “I like Ger.”
Elsewhere, Carol caught Babs using Victor’s cab without permission and confiscated her licence.
Hughie encouraged Babs to play nice with Carol. Renee offered Orla space in Lidl for donation sorting but hinted she wanted first pick of the clothes.
CITY DRAMA
When Mondo returned, Kira revealed that Renee was upset to find Ruby doing a delivery instead of working on the Lidl launch.
Carol tested Babs by having her drive her to a friend’s house. Bab’s passed, although not without criticism from Carol.
Carol agreed to return her licence. Hughie praised Babs for keeping her cool.
With his job in the Marketplace on the line, James promised Rafferty he will make more of an effort with Milo.
Rafferty and Holly were enraged when they caught James letting Milo play a violent game on his phone.
Emma convinced Holly to give James one more chance with Milo.
