Cosmetic surgery procedures in UK private clinics saw a 5% rise in 2024, with over 27,000 surgeries performed, primarily on women, driven by procedures like boob jobs, face lifts, and liposuction. Non-surgical treatments like botox and fillers also saw a rise in popularity, while labiaplasty surgeries decreased. The shift in societal attitudes towards wellness and appearance, as well as the influence of weight-loss medications and video calls, are contributing factors to the increase in cosmetic surgeries.
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Evacuations as wildfire spreads north through Galloway forest
A wildfire in Galloway, Scotland has spread over a large area of forest, leading to evacuations and ongoing efforts by emergency services to contain the blaze with helicopters water bombing the affected areas. Rising temperatures have heightened wildfire warnings across the UK, with residents urged to avoid lighting campfires or naked flames in dry conditions. Similar wildfires have been reported in parts of England, southern Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with authorities cautioning against deliberate fire...
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