The rise of weight-loss jabs among City of London workers has been a boon for the clothing alteration business. The rise of weight-loss jabs among City workers has been a boon for the clothing alteration business. A YouGov poll in May found that 6 per cent of Londoners had used weight-loss jabs. In August, the City of London Police released details of a seizure of fake weight-loss drugs that were being advertised online. Earlier this year, NHS England’s medical director cautioned that weight-loss drugs were being used “inappropriately” as a “quick fix”.

Source: The Irish Times December 26, 2025 13:14 UTC