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The programme has been designed to address specific challenges female athletes face, offering targeted interventions and expert guidance, led by LTA Chief Medical Officer Dr Guy Evans. These screenings are tailored around female health and menstrual cycles, and gives the athletes access to specialised medical support tailored to their physical reproductive health needs. A podcast series has been launched featuring discussions with leading experts to highlight and educate critical female health issues that impact elite athletes. Dr Evans added: “These conferences provide a dedicated forum to discuss the care of elite female athletes across sports and disciplines. It allows sharing of knowledge, open discussion and healthy debate ensuring we provide optimal care for our female athletes.

open image in gallery The console is selling out across the UK ( Alex Lee/The Independent )It’s just been a few days since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, and most places have already sold out. There’s also DLSS upscaling built in, so older games look better. Nintendo Switch 2 priceopen image in gallery The Switch 2 camera lets you see your mates as you game, even if you're not playing the same one ( Alex Lee/The Independent )The Nintendo Switch 2 on its own costs £399.99, and the main bundle with Mario Kart World costs £429.99. Nintendo Switch 2 launch gamesThere are plenty of new Nintendo Switch 2 games at launch. Civilization VII and No Man’s Sky are here too, and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour acts as a mini showcase for the new hardware.

Torn between growing geopolitical tensions and constrained public finances, Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is set to unveil feared trade-offs in a government spending review on Wednesday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is boosting the defence budget, and reports point to National Health Service (NHS) being bolstered -- forcing other key ministries to tighten their belts. - Defence priority -Reeves has amended her fiscal rules to allow the government more headroom for investment in the run-up to the spending review. Citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, London has announced it will increase its defence budget to 2.5 percent of UK gross domestic product by 2027 -- and up to 3.0 percent by 2034, helped by cutting international aid. "U-turns on benefit and welfare spending, increased pressure to ramp up defence spending and higher borrowing costs have left the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in a sticky position", concluded Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics.

The annual report from the Church Commissioners for England – which manages the Church’s investment portfolio – described their reputational risk as currently being “at an elevated level”. The commissioners’ report, published on Monday, added: “This case and other safeguarding failures undermine public confidence in the assertions made by the Church, including the Church Commissioners, about the importance of, and priority given to, safeguarding. The money will go towards various areas including clergy pay, church repairs and net zero plans. Some £30 million is being allocated towards the cost of national safeguarding work, including moves towards greater independence in how safeguarding is dealt with. Some £150 million towards the costs of the new national redress scheme for survivors of Church abuse had already been announced.

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Shein's initial strategy involves featuring Indian-manufactured clothing on their US and British e-commerce platforms. (AI image)Shein & Reliance Retail Plans25% Tariff if Phones Made in India: Donald Trump Targets Samsung After Threat to AppleShein, in collaboration with Reliance Retail, aims to significantly broaden Indian manufacturing network and start international sales of Shein-branded apparel produced in India within six to 12 months. Shein confirmed through an official statement that it has granted brand licensing rights to Reliance for the Indian market, stating that Reliance "is responsible for manufacturing, supply chain, sales and operations in the Indian market. "Shein, a prominent fast-fashion company, generates annual revenue exceeding $30 billion through competitive pricing and intensive marketing strategies. This shift is particularly notable among businesses seeking alternative supply chains outside China due to ongoing US-China trade tensions.

A councillor has questioned whether local journalists should cover court cases on the grounds that it could traumatise offenders’ children. Shetland Islands Council member John Fraser has claimed local press reporting of crime creates a “stigma” for criminals whose details are published. Councillor Fraser, pictured, made the comments at a meeting of the authority’s intergration joint board, of which he is vice-chairman. His comments prompted the Shetland Times to run an online poll on whether the media should refrain from covering court stories to aid offenders’ rehabilitation.So far, 69pc of Times readers have voted against the idea. This can have a long lasting negative effect in an adverse childhood experience which is akin to trauma.”In a statement accompanying the councillor’s comments, the Times said: “Historically, The Shetland Times has tried to cover every court case that reaches a conclusion at Lerwick Sheriff Court, as the paper of record.

By making simple changes, nurses and nursing associates can improve outcomes for d/Deaf patients. Citation: Lefevre T (2025) How nurses can improve d/Deaf patients’ health outcomes. Mills (2024) highlighted that, “with appropriate knowledge and training, nurses can integrate health literacy communication techniques into their routine conversations with people to improve their ability to access health services and look after their own health”. However, through simple adaptations, nurses and nursing associates can improve the health outcomes of this patient group. Becoming more aware of d/Deaf patients’ communication needs and health literacy leads to improved services and better patient experiences.

The draft third Northern Ireland climate change adaptation programme (NICCAP3) includes more than 250 actions suggested by government departments, councils, academia, NGOs, businesses and the public. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said the impacts of climate change are widespread and action is needed. “It is evident that the impacts of climate change are widespread and effective adaptation action to improve our resilience is required. “This approach recognises the important role key stakeholders from across all sectors can play in building and improving our resilience to climate change. “The draft NICCAP3, through the series of short case studies included in it, demonstrates some of the positive work that has already been progressed.

'I don't want to waste years' - ElliottHarvey Elliott has admitted he cannot continue 'wasting years' of his career and may have to leave Liverpool this summer. "I don't really want to be wasting years [of] my career because it's a short career. You don't know what's going to happen," Elliott said. I need to see if I'm content in doing what I'm doing and how can I improve as a player because that's the most important thing. Liverpool continue to chase down the signature of Florian Wirtz, who, if complete, could cost a Premier League record fee.

Live EventsThe UK government is to team up with tech-giants including Google , Microsoft and Amazon to train 7.5 million workers in AI skills, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is to announce Monday.Starmer is also set to unveil £187 million ($253 million) in funding to help develop tech abilities for one million secondary school students, as part of its "TechFirst" programme to bring AI learning into classrooms and communities. "We are putting the power of AI into the hands of the next generation -- so they can shape the future, not be shaped by it," Starmer was to say, according to extracts released by his Downing Street office. "This training programme will unlock opportunity in every classroom -- and lays the foundations for a new era of growth," he was to add.The UK's AI sector is valued at £72 billion and is projected to exceed £800 billion by 2035. It is growing 30 times faster than the rest of the economy, employing over 64,000 people, according to government figures.Alongside TechFirst, Starmer was also to announce a government-industry partnership to train 7.5 million workers, with tech giants committing to make training materials freely available to businesses over the next five years.Training will focus on teaching workers to use chatbots and large language models to boost productivity.Google EMEA President Debbie Weinstein called it a "crucial initiative" essential developing AI skills, unlocking AI-powered growth "and cementing the UK's position as an AI leader".The government was also to sign two Memorandums of Understanding with semiconductor firm NVIDIA, "supporting the development of a nationwide AI talent pipeline", according to the UK government.

Read on to find out what cheeky gift a pal of the pilot sent Jeremy to sort the problem if it happens againDIDDLY CLOT Jeremy Clarkson’s fury after pilot buzzes Diddly Squat farm four times while practising aerobatics in vintage planeJEREMY Clarkson was left fuming when a biplane buzzed his farm, telling the pilot: “Fit a f***ing silencer.”He took umbrage when ex-RAF ace and British Airways captain Mike Edwards looped Diddly Squat four times. Online data showed the Pitts Special S2A spent seven minutes circling the farm at 172mph on May 3. “I was practising my aerobatics, going up to 2,000ft and doing loops and rolls — using a railway line as a guide. “If Mr Clarkson wanted to come up with me I’d be more than happy to show him Diddly Squat Farm.”Mike learned to fly aged ten. I don't want folk going veggie due to farming crisis, rages Jeremy Clarkson - so my pub will serve pig uterus & squirrelHis restored Pitts Special was built in 1972 and flown by his dad Marcus in the 1970s Rothmans display team.

The Times reported that the pair will meet on June 14, ahead of the G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta, against the backdrop of growing concerns about Donald Trump’s trade war against its northern neighbour and repeated threats to annex Canada. Mr Trump has repeatedly suggested turning Canada into its 51st state and imposed tariffs that led to retaliation from Ottawa. Charles delivered an address written by the Canadian government that said Mr Carney’s administration would bond with “reliable trading partners and allies”, a move that follows Mr Trump’s economic tactics. Many Canadians have seen the King’s two-day visit to Ottawa as a symbol of support for the nation that has faced the unwanted attention of Mr Trump. Charles told the parliament “self-determination” was among a number of values Canada held dear and the government was “determined to protect”.