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Nearly one in four Brits would take weight-loss jabs for free on NHS, poll finds

Almost a quarter of Britons would take anti-obesity drugs if they were given to them for free on the NHS, a survey has found. But while weight loss jabs are set to “play an important role” in tackling obesity, they are not “the holy grail” and might ...

19 Nov 2024 at 00:01

New weight loss drug target reduces appetite and burns calories without sickness

A new weight loss drug target may help reduce appetite and burn calories without causing sickness, research suggests. The discovery could lead to a new treatment for millions of people with both obesity and type 2 diabetes who do not respond well ...

13 Nov 2024 at 16:00

Weight loss drug’s heart benefits extend to people with heart failure – study

A weight loss drug that may help to prevent heart attacks and strokes could also help overweight people with heart failure, new research suggests. Previous research showed people with heart disease who are obese or overweight could benefit from ...

22 Aug 2024 at 23:30

Woman on weight loss medicine calls Streeting ‘naive’ on anti-obesity jabs

A woman who takes weight loss medication has called Health Secretary Wes Streeting “naive” after he suggested weight-loss jabs could be given to unemployed people to help them return to the workplace. A study by Health Innovation Manchester ...

15 Oct 2024 at 22:20

Cost of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies

The cost of the weight loss jab Mounjaro is expected to be discounted in UK pharmacies when a price rise comes into force next week. Those using the jabs could save more than £80 on the maximum dose, Sky News reports. Pharmacy leaders said ...

29 Aug 2025 at 12:59

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Heston Blumenthal warns weight loss drugs will be bad for food industry

Chef Heston Blumenthal has warned that weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy will have a negative effect on the food industry. Blumenthal, who has been awarded seven Michelin stars over the course of his career, said of the ...

01 Aug 2025 at 15:35

City

WeightWatchers boss says ‘exciting work to do’ amid impact of weight loss jabs

WeightWatchers was slower to adapt to the emergence of anti-obesity jabs than rivals, its boss has admitted, as the 62-year-old brand strives to catch up with rapidly evolving attitudes towards weight loss. Tara Comonte, chief ...

28 Jul 2025 at 10:59

City

Mowgli founder dismisses weight-loss drug trend for small portions as ‘gimmick’

TV chef and Mowgli Street Food founder Nisha Katona has shrugged off fears over a hit to the sector from weight-loss drugs such as Mounjaro and Ozempic, claiming the trend for cut-down portions is a “gimmick”. The ...

22 Sept 2025 at 00:01

City

Savile Row boss says weight loss drugs having ‘massive repercussions’

A boom in the use of weight loss drugs is having “massive repercussions” for the tailoring industry, a Savile Row boss has said. Sean Dixon, co-founder of tailor Richard James, said its cutters were having to ...

17 Nov 2025 at 00:01

Anti-obesity jabs ‘reduce heart attack risk’ regardless of weight lost – study

Using the weight loss jab Wegovy may help reduce a person’s risk of heart attack or stroke, regardless of how much weight they lose, according to new research. But losing belly fat appeared to be ...

22 Oct 2025 at 23:30

City

Novo Nordisk shares plunge on outlook warning as Mounjaro rival races ahead

Weight loss drug maker Novo Nordisk has seen shares slump after warning over a sales plunge amid price cuts while a bumper profit haul from its Mounjaro rival Eli Lilly left it trailing behind. ...

04 Feb 2026 at 15:27

City

Magnum boss says weight-loss jabs an ‘opportunity’ for bite-sized premium treats

The boss of the firm behind Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum has said weight-loss drugs rein in “mindless munching”, but do not stop people wanting treats, as the ice cream maker leans into the shift ...

12 Feb 2026 at 15:29

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