Groundbreaking UK gene therapy offers hope after progress of three-year-old 24. November 2025 (17:12) Oliver Chu from California first person to have the one-off treatment for Hunter syndromeDoctors are cautiously optimistic about a groundbreaking gene therapy for children affected by a devastating inherited disorder after seeing positive results in the first boy to receive the treatment.Three-year-old Oliver Chu from California became the first patient to have the therapy nine months ago as part of a clinical trial run by researchers in Manchester. It is too early to call the therapy a success, but doctors are encouraged by his progress so far. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Venezuela accuses US of using ‘narco-terrorism’ allegations to justify ‘regime change’ 24. November 2025 (17:08) Venezuelan group known as Cartel of the Suns designated as terrorist organization despite doubts over its existenceDeadly airstrikes and a military buildup: how the US pressure campaign against Venezuela has unfolded in the CaribbeanVenezuela’s government has accused the US of peddling “ridiculous hogwash” about its supposed role in sponsoring “narco-terrorism” as Washington continued to turn up the heat on Nicolás Maduro’s regime and leftwing European politicians warned South America faced being plunged into “a torrent of bloodshed”.On Monday, the Trump administration officially designated a Venezuelan group known as the “Cartel de los Soles” (the Cartel of the Suns) a terrorist organization – despite widespread doubts over its actual existence. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Reeves expected to reveal cut in growth forecasts for next five years in budget 24. November 2025 (17:00) OBR has reportedly downgraded predictions after review that blames lack of investment under ToriesCould you do better than Reeves as chancellor? Play our interactive budget gameBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves is expected to reveal in this week’s budget that the UK’s economic growth forecasts have been downgraded in each of the next five years despite her efforts to boost output.The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has reportedly downgraded its forecast for UK growth in each year to 2030-31 as part of a review undertaken before the budget that will argue a lack of investment under Tory administrations undermined the UK’s potential economic expansion. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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