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MILLIONS of women will be offered NHS cervical screening less often under radical new changes.
Those under 50 will only be called forward every five years – instead of three like they currently are.
The plans, announced on Tuesday by NHS England, are said to be “in line” with “major” clinical evidence that suggests just as many cancer cases would be detected.
Health chiefs said the changes would enable “millions of women and people with a cervix in England to benefit from more personalised cervical screening”.
“This new guidance is good news for those at low risk because they will no longer need to go for cervical screening as often,” Athena Lamnisos, CEO of The Eve Appeal, said.
Scotland and Wales have already introduced this protocol, which will start in England from July 1.
Under the NHS screening system, which replaced smears, cells are tested for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which causes almost all cervical cancer.
Traditional smear tests, also known as pap smears, looked for all abnormal cells directly but were less accurate than the new cervical screening tests.
Currently, women aged 25 to 49 in England are offered such checks every three years, with screening every five years for those aged 50 to 64.
If HPV is found, checks are then repeated each year, with further investigations if any cell abnormalities are found.
More regular screening is also offered to those with a recent history of HPV.
Under the new system, checks on those with positive results will remain annual.
But the standard gap for those who test negative will extend from three years to five for women aged 25 to 49.
This is because research shows they are at very low risk of cervical cancer for the next ten years and can safely wait longer to be screened again.
This puts it in line with the gap for older women, in a similar approach to that adopted by Australia, the Netherlands and Sweden.
Under the NHS plan, if a woman aged between 25 and 49 had a negative result, but previously had a positive test, they would still get a test three years later.
Health chiefs said the new approach was more “personalised” than previous approaches.
Screening will also continue to be offered to trans men if they still have a cervix.
Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, said: “We welcome this change to cervical screening in England, which is the result of years of vital research to make screening more effective and has shown it is safe to extend the time between tests.
“Screening, alongside the roll out of the HPV vaccine – which Cancer Research UK scientists helped develop – have seen cervical cancer rates drop by around a quarter since the early 1990s, and we look forward to even more progress.
“If you notice any unusual changes for you, do not wait for a screening invitation – speak to your doctor.”
Cervical screening programmes and HPV vaccines have reduced rates and save 5,000 lives each year.
Around 3,300 new cases are identified annually – that’s around nine every day.
And one in 130 women in the UK will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in their lifetime.
Earlier this year, the NHS announced an at-home cervical screening tests could be rolled out in England from early 2026 for free.
A new trial, known as the King’s College London YouScreen trial, is the biggest to date and shows how the DIY kit can boost the numbers of women getting screened.
Figures show that cervical screening uptake is declining, with nearly a third of women in England – particularly younger women – not taking up their most recent test.
Experts say women may refuse testing due to a lack of convenient appointments, embarrassment and worries about the test causing pain.
The new plan includes expanding the “ping and book” service, which sends reminders for screening appointments.
Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by an infection with certain high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV).
HPV is the name for a very common group of viruses that most people will get some type of HPV during their lives.
It’s very common and nothing to feel ashamed or embarrassed about.
You can get HPV from any kind of skin-to-skin contact of the genital area, not just from penetrative sex.
This includes:
In most cases your body will get rid of HPV without it causing any problems.
But sometimes HPV can stay in your body for a long time and some types of high risk types of HPV can cause cervical cancer.
If high risk types of HPV stay in your body, they can cause changes to the cells in your cervix. These changes may become cervical cancer if not treated.
How to lower your risk of cervical cancer
You can’t always prevent cervical cancer. But there are things you can do to lower your chances of getting cervical cancer.
Cervical screening and HPV vaccination are the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer.
You can also lower your chance of getting cervical cancer by:
Source: NHS
The online Chinese retailer is known to be the place to grab bargain buys.
Usually, people order small home accessories or clothes, but one woman decided to take a massive risk and order furniture from Shein.
Shaks took to social media after ordering the bed online for £269.99 to show people what had arrived.
Many people have had issues after ordering from the site, like one woman whose curtains arrived and were just inches long.
But it didn’t put Shaks off ordering the bed.
When it finally arrived, it came in numerous boxes and it was a struggle to assemble.
She said: “Okay, so I bought a bed from Shein so you don’t have to.
“Well, to start off with, it was confusing. The instructions, why? The Shein manufacturer needs to redo them because we had to undo, start again about three, four times.”
However, once she finally got the hang of the instructions, it was ‘alright’.
The luxe-looking bed came in beige faux leather and had storage baskets underneath.
But that’s not all, the headboard had a built-in phone charger as well as LED lights to set the mood.
Once it was built and she was able to control the light system, Shaks was left seriously impressed.
The Shein buyer had waited to buy a mattress to make sure the bed frame was exactly what she ordered.
She added: “I can honestly say you can buy your bed from Shein.
“You can soon buy a house and land and car and babies on Shein.
“It even comes with LED lights, yeah, go and get your bed, girls and boys.”
Shak gave viewers an update four months later on how the bedframe held up and she still loved the bargain buy.
“It’s still standing, it’s firm, and it’s strong,” she added.
The clip quickly went viral on her TikTok account @shaks6 with over 20 million views.
People couldn’t believe the bed worked out and took to the comments to share their surprise.
One person wrote: “Buying a bed from Shein is crazy.”
Another commented: “The minute SHEIN starts doing overnight shipping… It’s over.”
Shein is an online-only fast-fashion retailer, based out of China, that has become a number one shopping destination for many around the world.
The company was valued at $66billion in 2023, dwarfing that of popular high street brands Zara and H&M.
The fashion retailer was founded in late 2008, by entrepreneur and marketing specialist Xu Yangtian, also known as Chris Xu.
Shein is a legitimate selling website and is not a phishing scam.
But you may receive a disappointing order or run into shipping issues if you order from the site, according to reviews.
There have been swathes of quality complaints, which makes sense when looking at the price tag.
“Don’t tempt me,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “I didn’t actually think you could buy a legit bed.”
“I like the fact you’re a risk taker lol,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Crazyyy, I thought it’d be a scam that’s better than my bed from The Range.”
BRITS are among the 9,000 migrants set to be sent to the infamous Guantanamo Bay in President Donald Trump’s plan to make its notorious terror prison a detention site.
The first transfers are set to begin within a matter of days as the Trump administration dramatically ramps up its vast crackdown on illegal immigration.
At the start of the year, the US President announced his plans to send up to 30,000 illegal immigrants to detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told reporters at the time that “the White House is currently working on [using] resources we currently have in Guantanamo Bay” to increase the number of beds for “the worst of the worst.”
“We’re already doing it,” Noem said. “We’re building it out.”
The notorious Cuban camp was previously used as a military prison for those captured during George W Bush’s “war on terror” after the heinous 9/11 attacks.
This week alone, at least 9,000 people are being identified for a potential transfer to the prison as early as Wednesday, according to documents seen by Politico.
Roughly a whopping 800 Europeans are on the list of potential Guantanamo detainees – including British and French citizens, the Washington Post reports.
Currently roughly 500 migrants have been held at the jail dubbed “Gitmo” for short periods of time in the past few months.
According to the Trump administration, it works as a pit stop on the way to being deported to the country those being held came from.
The bombshell move represents the administration’s further toughening on immigration policy.
Critics say the Guantanamo threat works to deter new illegal immigrants from entering the US whilst also encouraging those already in the country to self-deport.
One State Department official told Politico: “The message is to shock and horrify people, to upset people – but we’re allies.”
But the deportation plans don’t come without legal challenges.
A court in Washington is considering a plea to outlaw the use of Guantanamo to house migrants as the American Civil Liberties Union claims they are being held in horrific conditions.
Detainees are apparently kept in a rat-infested camp, served inadequate food and denied the weekly change of clothing.
Detainees once endured sleep deprivation, waterboarding, and extreme temperature exposure as part of the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation” program.
One of the most infamous detainees, Abu Zubaydah, was waterboarded 83 times and kept in a coffin-sized box for hours on end.
While the camp once held nearly 800 suspected terrorists, that number has dwindled to just 15, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks.
The last remaining detainees exist in a legal limbo, held indefinitely as the US struggles to either prosecute, transfer, or release them.
The ACLU accused the Trump administration of using Guantanamo “to frighten immigrants, deter future migration, induce self-deportation, and coerce people in detention to give up claims against removal and accept deportation elsewhere”.
The US Justice Department vehemently denied the claim, telling the court that Guantanamo is solely used as a temporary stop.
Nine Brit citizens were previously held in Guantanamo in 2004, of which five were repatriated.
And nine more people who had residency status in the UK but not citizenship were also held at the camp.
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan previously said the administration would expand the capacity of the hellhole facility.
He said: “We’re just going to expand upon that existing migrant center.”
Meanwhile Noem shared images of migrants arriving at the Guantanamo facility.
She wrote on social media: “President Donald Trump has been very clear: Guantanamo Bay will hold the worst of the worst.
“That starts today.”
The prison has cost US taxpayers over $6 billion to operate, with an annual budget of $540 million — roughly $13 million per prisoner.
A dedicated medical wing, staffed by doctors, psychiatrists, and even dentists, exists to prevent detainees from dying in custody, ensuring they remain locked away indefinitely.
By Juliana Cruz Lima, Foreign News Reporter
GUANTANAMO Bay has long been synonymous with human rights abuses, indefinite detention, and controversial interrogation techniques.
First opened in 2002 by George W. Bush in the wake of 9/11, the high-security facility became a legal black hole.
There, suspects could be held without trial, subjected to brutal conditions, and interrogated using “enhanced techniques”—a euphemism for torture.
The prison complex, located on Cuban soil but under US control, is a fortress of isolation.
Guard towers loom over the razor-wire fences, motion-activated searchlights sweep the perimeter, and cameras monitor every inch of the facility.
Inside, detainees — most clad in orange jumpsuits — have spent decades in concrete cells measuring just 6.8 square feet, often with nothing but a thin mattress, a metal toilet, and a small slit for daylight.
Prisoners have been force-fed through nasal tubes during hunger strikes, shackled in stress positions for hours, and subjected to psychological torment.
Detainees once endured sleep deprivation, waterboarding, and extreme temperature exposure as part of the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation” program.
Prisoners are separated into camps based on their perceived threat level.
The most notorious detainees are housed in Camp 5 and Camp 7, which are maximum-security units where prisoners are kept in near-total isolation.
Others are held in Camp 6, where detainees live communally but are still closely monitored.
Camp X-Ray, the original makeshift site of the prison, was shuttered years ago, but its haunting images of hooded detainees kneeling behind barbed wire remain a symbol of Guantanamo’s dark legacy.
SETTLING down to watch the first season of The Traitors, Amanda Lovett was eager to see how her character unfolded throughout the hit series.
The 57-year-old became a standout success on the BBC show, winning the nation’s heart as the “loveliest yet most fierce competitor” in the debut season of the BAFTA award-winning programme.
However, no matter how much her character triumphed over the rest in the series, there was one thing Amanda couldn’t take her eyes off – her jawline and “sagging” skin.
The mum-of-five and grandmother-of-six had always been dedicated to caring for her skin, investing in expensive creams and undergoing facial threading – a non-surgical procedure designed to lift sagging, ageing skin and stimulate collagen production for a more youthful appearance.
Yet, despite spending £500 to £650 per session on the procedure, as well as splashing out on high-end creams, Amanda found that the effects were only temporary.
Within a couple of months, gravity would take over, and her face would begin to droop again – so, she decided to do something about it.
Amanda, who lives with her husband, Justin Jones, in Swansea, Wales, opted for a neck and lower facelift.
She explains: “I was looking at myself on the camera, and I kept seeing myself at all these different angles that I had never seen before, as it’s so different to having a picture taken.
“I noticed my face and neck were just getting saggier and saggier.
“I started to think about needing to wear a scarf or polo necks just to hide this area of my body that I didn’t like.
“But then I thought, why should I do that when there is help out there that can sort this issue out and take the years back a bit?”
So October last year, Amanda decided to book an appointment with celebrity cosmetic surgeon Dr Carlo at the Signature Clinic in London and document her journey in the new series Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection, available to watch on ITVX from Thursday (12 June).
“I told him I wasn’t happy with my jowls and my neck,” she explains.
“He said that he could sort it, but added that I didn’t actually need anything done higher up on my face – as I also flagged that I didn’t want to look like I had been in a wind tunnel or like I had been sucked by a Henry Hoover.
“I just wanted a more enhanced look, and so he suggested a neck and lower facelift, rather than a full facelift.”
The cosmetic procedure cost £7,600 and took between four to five hours to complete – all while Amanda was awake under local anaesthetic.
They put these tiny little barbed wire threads into the tiny veins in your face
Amanda Lovett
“I was a bit apprehensive at first – I wondered how bad it would be choosing to be awake rather than asleep, but it really wasn’t that bad. It felt like a lot of tugging, pulling and tugging.
“Dr Carlo was talking me through every step of the surgery. I found it comforting – I even dozed off at one point.”
It took three to four weeks for the swelling to go down for Amanda and three months to fully recover from surgery.
She says: “It takes time to heal, but I was back going out with friends after three weeks.
“Now I haven’t got a scar or anything. It’s absolutely amazing.”
Amanda couldn’t believe the results, especially when compared to her previous thread facelift.
She says: “The thread facelift was definitely more uncomfortable than getting a facelift.
“They put these tiny little barbed wire threads into the tiny veins in your face, and they lift the thread, so they pull your skin right back.
“They say it’s supposed to last for about two years, but I think mine lasted about six months before the results had disappeared and your face is dropping down again, as the threads dissolve in your face.”
Despite being apprehensive at first, her children have loved how happy it has made her – and it has reignited a spark with her builder husband, Justin, as well.
“I met my husband when I was 16, and now he keeps saying to me I look like I was 20 again. “In the morning, when I haven’t got makeup on, he’ll be complimenting me, telling me how young I look. It’s so lovely.
“Other friends and family members are telling me that I have definitely knocked off 10 years.
Whether I’m in a nursing home or not, I’ll be having my eyelashes, my extensions done, it’ll all be done
Amanda Lovett
“However, I did have one comment asking if I didn’t want to ‘grow old gracefully,’ but just because I want to look after myself and make myself look better, why does that mean it’s not growing old gracefully? That’s silly.”
Overall, Amanda is thrilled with the results as she has found a new lease of life again.
“I feel amazing within my body now, I am absolutely thrilled with the results,” she explains.
“I think cosmetic surgery used to be so frowned upon for people my age, or seen as something vain or only celebrities do, but it’s not. If a woman wants to go and do it, while feeling good about herself, then why not?
“We all need to be holding each other’s crown and encouraging each other to do what it takes to feel confident again.
“Joan Collins is my idol, and no one ever says she’s not ageing gracefully.
“I’ve told my children and my grandchildren, I think Joan Collins is absolutely fantastic.
“She’s still beautiful, she’s still glamorous, and I say to them, that’s how I’m going to be.
“Whether I’m in a nursing home or not, I’ll be having my eyelashes, my extensions done, it’ll all be done.”
Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook shared the holy-grail products every woman needs to be using.
A cleanser, SPF, and hair oil are must-haves within beauty routines.
A cleanser is crucial for healthy skin as it removes dirt, oil, and other impurities for flawless skin. This skincare step not only cleanses the face and removes dirt, but also prevents breakouts and premature skin ageing, helping you maintain a healthy, youthful, and blemish-free complexion.
The Aveeno Face Calm+ Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser is a go-to of mine due to its gentle formula that soothes and restores the skin’s appearance and texture.
SPF is non-negotiable and should be in everyone’s daily skincare routine.
Even on cooler, cloudier days, our skin is exposed to the sun’s UV rays which can be harmful to unprotected skin and even lead to damage. These damages include sunburn, pigmentation changes, and wrinkles which can impact the skin’s texture and appearance. In some cases, prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause skin cancer.
Applying SPF daily prevents these damages and protects the skin from harmful rays. I recommend the Beauty Of Joseon Rice & Prebiotic Sunscreen PA++++ SPF50+ for its lightweight, non-clumping texture that absorbs quickly for a natural finish and maximum protection.
Hair oil has many benefits and should be regularly used. This treatment can strengthen and protect the hair from external stressors while improving its appearance and shine. Regularly applying hair oil can also reduce breakage and even encourage hair growth for longer, fuller locks. Hair oils also target the scalp, reducing dandruff and improving its health through exfoliation.
I recommend using this deeply nourishing treatment a couple of times a week or more depending on the hair’s moisture levels. The Hair Syrup Rapunzel Pre-Wash Oil Treatment is a nutrient-rich treatment that revitalises strands to promote a happy scalp and healthy-looking locks. Apply the syrup throughout damp hair before washing; massage from root to tip and allow the formula to penetrate strands before rinsing and styling.
KATY Perry and Orlando Bloom have recently endured a ‘rough patch’ with the pair also embroiled in a tense period ahead of their wedding.
The couple, who have been engaged since February 2019, welcomed their daughter Daisy Dove Bloom in August 2020, and have since been planning their wedding.
But despite plans in motion, Katy is said to be “stressed” after her last album launch with “stress” putting strain on the relationship between her and her husband.
An insider has told People that the couple have endured a “rough patch” after she was disappointed with the reception for her album 143, which came out last September.
“Katy was deeply frustrated following the reception of her new album,” a source told the outlet.
They explained how it made her “very stressed” and despite Orlando being “understanding” it did cause “some tension”.
A second source then revealed: “She was also disappointed in some of the tour reviews. It’s put stress on their relationship.”
Meanwhile, a source speaking to Us Weekly stated: “They have been spending more and more time apart.
“They’ve grown apart and aren’t living the same lives anymore.”
A different insider then told the outlet that despite having been engaged for six years, the two superstars never set a date for their nuptials.
The source claimed that they “never set a date for the wedding or got around to planning anything”.
They also claimed “Orlando is ‘over it’,” adding that “things aren’t good”.
The U.S. Sun approached both Katy and Orlando’s representatives for comment.
Last autumn, ahead of Katy’s album launch, things between the pair seemed to be on the right track when they packed on PDA at the MTV VMAs.
Orlando announced Katy by her real name as he presented her with the iconic Vanguard award at the ceremony on September 12.
Fans were stunned when Orlando, whom Katy has been in a relationship with since 2016, announced the winner of the award as Katheryn Hudson.
Fans have followed Katy and Orlando's relationship since it began in 2016. Here's a breakdown of their romance.
“Give it up for our newest Video Vanguard, Katheryn Hudson,” Orlando said when presenting the award in the UBS Arena last fall.
Orlando sweetly referenced the singer’s birth name, before adding, “Katy Perry!”
He then added, “You fell in love with her as Katy Perry, I fell in love with her as Katheryn Hudson.
“You know her as a global superstar who brings love, light and her unique sense of humor into every song she writes and every music video she creates.
“I know her as a mother, as a partner who brings that same love and joy to our family,” he went on.
Not only did he give a gushing and glowing speech about his wife-to-be, but they even embraced on-stage and shared a very public smooch, too.
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