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BBC UK haberine göre Lost village revealed as drought lowers water levels. Low levels uncover the remains of the buildings, which were once part of the village of Nether Hambleton.

BBC UK haberine göre 'As long as dad hides mum's body, he should not be released'. Cat Razzell, who was 13 when her mother was murdered, has spoken out against her father's release from prison.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Europe solar eclipse live: millions flock to viewing spots in Spain, UK and Iceland. Eclipse to be witnessed by tens of millions across western Europe as enthusiasts gather along path of totality Nordic correspondent In Iceland, people have flocked by air, land and sea to watch the total solar eclipse – the country’s first in 72 years. Continue reading...

The Guardian UK haberine göre Great Britain faces electricity supply shortfall during solar eclipse. Event expected to hit solar power just as fifth heatwave of summer increases use of air conditioning and fans Great Britain faces a shortfall of electricity supplies on Wednesday evening as the near total solar eclipse is expected to wipe out solar power generation. The government’s electricity grid operator raised an official alarm that there is currently not enough power generation expected as the moon blocks up to 95% of the sun over parts of the country, the most dramatic eclipse visible in Great Britain since 1999.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Plagiarism and a pig’s head: the rise and fall of Jason Arday – podcast. When the University of Cambridge appoints a new professor, it doesn’t usually make global headlines. But Jason Arday was different.

BBC UK haberine göre Great-grandad with cancer risks his health to help others on 460-mile journey. John Eryl Parry was diagnosed with cancer after he fell off a ladder and was taken to hospital.

BBC UK haberine göre Amber heat health alerts for almost all of England as next heatwave begins. The amber alerts will be in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Hotel prices in Europe jump before total solar eclipse. Rooms in Icelandic capital Reykjavík cost double usual rate, with Spain also enjoying strong bookings Europe’s total solar eclipse: the best place to see it Hotel prices have surged in key European cities, as hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to see the first total eclipse visible from the continent this century. Iceland’s capital Reykjavík has seen one of the biggest jumps in hotel room prices, being one of the few accessible locations to see the full eclipse before evening light descends on Wednesday.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Europe’s total solar eclipse: the best place to see it and how to view it safely. Moon is due to pass directly between Earth and sun on Wednesday 12 August. Here’s all you need to know On Wednesday evening, millions of Europeans will experience a celestial treat: a solar eclipse.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short. Some online shoppers may have left it too late to order – but you can view partial eclipse indirectly without specs A frantic rush is on across the UK to find the right kind of protective eyewear ahead of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse. High street stores are running out of eclipse glasses and online shoppers who track down a pair are being told they may not reach them until the end of the week.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Octopus Energy: use less electricity during solar eclipse. Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday Where in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse? Business live – latest updates Great Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is calling on its customers to use less electricity this week during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Government piling debt on to future graduates in England, analysis finds. Exclusive: Report warns of ‘ticking timebomb’ as cost of higher education ‘falls overwhelmingly on the individual’ The government is piling mountains of debt and higher tax rates on young people heading to university, according to analysis into the “ticking timebomb” of costs faced by future students. Hundreds of thousands of sixth formers will receive their A-level results on Thursday, with many expecting to continue on to higher education courses.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Pakistani grooming gang suspect ‘refuses to give date for return to UK’. Rukhsar Ahmed was recently elected an MP in Pakistan while on bail over alleged child rape in 1990s Manchester A grooming gang suspect released on bail in the UK and then re-elected as an MP in Pakistan has reportedly declined to say when he would return to face rape charges. The Guardian disclosed that Rukhsar Ahmed, a former Pakistan state minister, was arrested at Manchester airport in July 2024 on suspicion of raping and trafficking at least two underage girls from care homes in the city’s Rusholme area during the 1990s.

BBC UK haberine göre Skye Trail warning as 20 walkers rescued in one day. Skye Mountain Rescue Team described the period from 07:00 to 20:00 on Friday as "one of the busiest days the team can remember".

BBC UK haberine göre The 101-year-old who created a dolls' house museum with her childhood toys. Val discovers her childhood toys in an attic and decides to put them on display.

The Guardian UK haberine göre One of UK’s best fossil collections sold overseas in ‘loss to the nation’. Exclusive: Lack of funds left British museums unable pay eight-figure sum for collection, which went to Abu Dhabi institution One of the most important collections of UK Jurassic fossils ever compiled has been sold to a museum in Abu Dhabi, the Guardian can reveal, in what British experts have described as a loss for the nation. The collection, which was amassed by a private fossil collector, consisted of 318 specimens, including ichthyosaurs, fish and crustaceans among other creatures, some of which could be new species.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Where in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?. When, where and how to get the optimal view of the first solar eclipse to be visible across the country this century For the first time this century, people across the UK will be able to see an almost total solar eclipse in the evening sky on Wednesday. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun’s light either partially or fully.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Nicola Sturgeon ‘has not spoken to’ estranged husband, Peter Murrell, since he was jailed. Scotland’s former first minister says she will not visit Murrell in prison, where he is serving five-year sentence for embezzling SNP funds Nicola Surgeon has said she will not visit her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, in prison, has stopped speaking to him and views herself as a “mug” for worrying about his wellbeing and mental health earlier this year. During a podcast recording at the Edinburgh festival fringe, Scotland’s former first minister said Murrell had lied to her until the day he pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National party.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts. Exclusive: Seven in 10 survey respondents expect services to be reduced or shut, while more than half anticipate job losses Millions of adults and children in England face being forced to wait longer for mental health care, with more than two-thirds of NHS providers planning to cut services and half expected to axe jobs, the Guardian can reveal. With mental health services already under extraordinary pressure amid soaring demand for support, experts warned the proposed cuts – drawn up by trusts to plug holes in their finances – would also have “significant” consequences for the wider NHS, the economy and public services.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Plagiarism and a pig’s head: the rise and fall of Jason Arday – podcast. Jason Arday’s appointment as Cambridge’s youngest black professor made global headlines. Then questions about his meteoric rise began to snowball.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Two men arrested after Norfolk police injured during unrest over asylum plans. Homes of people believed to be asylum seekers allegedly attacked during two nights of violence in Thetford Two men have been arrested after police were injured as they intervened to protect men believed to be asylum seekers from angry mobs trying to break into their homes. The arrests followed two nights of unrest in Thetford, Norfolk, involving more than 100 people protesting against plans to house asylum seekers in former military barracks near the market town.

BBC UK haberine göre PC Harper widow 'won't give up' early release fight. Two men convicted of PC Andrew Harper's manslaughter could still be released from prison next year.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as workers push for recognition. GMB says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome involvement of unions Workers are pushing for union recognition at the UK’s largest energy company, Octopus Energy, known as a progressive organisation with a focus on renewable energy. The GMB union is planning to submit a formal proposal for voluntary recognition at the London-based company and says Octopus, as a top rated ethical business, should welcome the involvement of trade unions.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Heatwave Britain: why are politicians so slow to act? – podcast. As another summer of extreme heat rumbles on, warnings about excess deaths, ageing infrastructure and potential food shortages are growing louder. So how well prepared is the UK to cope, both now and in the years ahead?

The Guardian UK haberine göre Extreme rightwing referrals to Prevent rise 20% amid record anti-terror reporting. Programme aiming to stop people turning to terrorism sees 39% rise in referrals in year to September 2025 – the highest number on record A record number of people have been referred to the government’s anti-terror programme, with a 39% rise over the last year, including a 20% rise in referrals for extreme rightwing ideology, according to official data released on Thursday. A total of 10,293 referrals – up from 7,408 – were made to the Prevent programme in the year to September 2025, which is the highest number since records began 11 years ago.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Diageo shares bounce back as new CEO Dave Lewis lifts spirits with $1bn savings plan. Ex-Tesco boss known as ‘Drastic Dave’ for his cost-cutting zeal pledges more of the same at flagging Guinness owner Shares in Diageo have bounced after the Guinness owner’s chief executive, “Drastic Dave” Lewis, passed the first big test of his plan to revive the flagging fortunes of the UK-based drinks company. Lewis, a former Tesco boss known in the City for his cost-cutting zeal, promised to deliver $1bn of savings over two years through a “significant” restructuring aimed at making the company more agile.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Reform to unveil controversial plan to fine firms and jail bosses who employ illegal workers – UK politics live. Reform say employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration status Health secretary Yvette Cooper has urged the Conservatives to “think again” after Kemi Badenoch appointed a former antisemite as a party adviser. It came after Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who had been selected by the Tories to contest a council election next year, withdrew his candidacy.

BBC UK haberine göre Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England. Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Threat of legal action if PC Andrew Harper’s killers are released early. Thames Valley chief says he may join Police Federation in court if Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers are freed from prison The chief constable of Thames Valley police has said he will consider joining legal action against the government if it fails to block the early release of two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers. The Police Federation is contemplating going to court in its attempts to keep Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers in prison.

BBC UK haberine göre Former RAF medic can clear debts after choosing £300k over Lamborghini. Ryan Briggs spent 23 years in the Royal Air Rorce, before joining the health service during Covid.

BBC UK haberine göre 'This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety'. Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Women must not feel pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper. Exclusive: New health secretary promises root-and-branch reform after damning maternity scandals Women should not feel pressurised into experiencing an “ideal birth”, the new health secretary, Yvette Cooper, has said, promising a root-and-branch reform of standards after several damning maternity scandals. Cooper, who returns to the department 27 years after she was the minister for public health under Tony Blair, said maternity and child health would be a major focus in the role, where she will also be expected to implement significant reforms to social care.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Government contracts to require job creation instead of green targets under new rules. Louise Haigh says taxpayer money must benefit local communities amid backlash from environmental groups Ministers will scrap the requirement for companies to prove their green and progressive values before they are awarded government contracts, and instead ask firms to prove they will help young people back into work. As part of a government push to reduce the number of people not in education, employment or training (Neets) in the UK and boost regional growth, public sector buyers will double the consideration they give to whether companies will get more people into jobs, rather than if they can show they are improving social and environmental wellbeing.

The Guardian UK haberine göre UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland. A Guardian investigation finds irrigation canals polluted with microplastics in Turkey, a major destination for UK waste • ‘Nobody cares’: Turkish farmers bear the burden of UK’s plastic waste problem High levels of microplastics and other plastic contamination have been discovered in a waterway close to a major recycling hub in Turkey supplied with plastic waste by British companies. The polluted waterway, which floods into agricultural fields after heavy rain, feeds into a larger canal used for irrigating crops on the Çukurova plain, in the city of Adana, in the south of the country.

The Guardian UK haberine göre About 1,000 fewer prisoners to get early release as Burnham tightens rules. Justice secretary says ministers would have liked to block more but doing so would cause prison system to ‘break’ UK politics live – latest updates About 1,000 fewer prisoners will be released early after Andy Burnham’s intervention to exclude those convicted of rape, serious child sexual offences and grooming from the scheme. The justice secretary, Alex Norris, said 5,000 prisoners would be released over 10 months from October in England and Wales, down from the government’s original plan for 6,000 from September.

The Guardian UK haberine göre NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients. Survey reveals medics were called ‘monkeys’ and ‘dirty foreigners’, and patients refused to be seen by black or Asian staff NHS radiographers are experiencing racist abuse by patients, who have called them “monkeys” and refused to be seen by black and Asian staff, according to a report. A survey of 381 members of the Society of Radiographers revealed a “noticeable” rise in instances of overt racism experienced and witnessed by radiographers across the health service over the past 18 months.

BBC UK haberine göre Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C. Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England.

The Guardian UK haberine göre NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services. Body providing care in east London and Bedfordshire accused of ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ move An NHS mental health trust plans to cut a wide range of its services and axe hundreds of jobs to close a £25m hole in its finances. The move by the East London foundation trust (ELFT) and the scale of potential cuts involved have been called unfathomable given demand for NHS mental health support is rising rapidly.

The Guardian UK haberine göre UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September. The new London and South East University Group will be UK’s third largest higher education institution The UK’s first “super-university”, which will merge the universities of Greenwich and Kent, is set to launch in September. The new London and South East University Group, to be known as the LASEUG, will have more than 50,000 students on four campuses across London, Medway and Kent, making it the third largest higher education institution in the UK.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory. New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise ‘foolish and shortsighted’ cuts More than 100 artists, writers and scientists have called for the UK government to save the “world’s clearest eyes on the sky”, after funding for thenetwork of radio telescopes at Jodrell Bank Observatory was slashed. New Order, the Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and the poet laureate, Simon Armitage, are among those calling on the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, to save the deep space observatory which includes the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope, prized by astronomers who study galaxies, star formation and planets beyond the solar system.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July. Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14. 4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installations Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than in any previous month as households turned to rooftop panels to cut their energy bills.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Burnham to focus on keeping child rapists in prison as release scheme talks enter final day. Review goes down to the wire after ministers speak with victims’ representatives and support services Andy Burnham is focused on preventing the release of child sexual abuse perpetrators as part of the government’s early release scheme, as urgent talks on which serious criminals could be exempted go down to the wire. Government ministers are understood to have 24 hours to assess which criminals can be released early to free up prison space, with every exemption weighed up against the threat of the criminal justice system’s collapse.

The Guardian UK haberine göre ‘Tiger mum’ Lucy Powell on Labour’s vocational skills drive: ‘It’s about ambition for everybody’. New education secretary says it is ‘false trade-off’ by critics to suggest schools cannot pursue academic excellence alongside technical skills Lucy Powell has said she wants to be an ambitious “tiger mum” for all young people, whatever their route through education, after the government was accused of dumbing down England’s schools with plans to create more vocational routes. The new education secretary said secondary pupils should be able to pursue academic excellence as well as high-quality vocational training, and it was a “false trade-off” to suggest schools could not provide both.

The Guardian UK haberine göre ‘Proteinmaxxing’ could lead to higher prices for infant formula, say experts. Whey protein, a key infant formula ingredient, is in growing demand, partly linked to rising use of weight-loss drugs The rise of “proteinmaxxing” – a trend in which consumers try to eat as much protein as possible – could lead to higher prices for infant formula, experts warn. Whey protein, a key ingredient in infant formula, has surged in popularity over the past year as health professionals emphasise the benefits of protein.

The Guardian UK haberine göre ‘Saltburn are the Argentina of local cricket’: victims and neighbours on the ‘Clicky Ponting’ scandal. Laughter, disbelief and outrage over video appearing to show Saltburn player tricking umpire into giving batters out At the Saltburn over-60s ukulele club there was a unanimous reaction to news that the town’s cricket club were being compared to the Argentina football team: laughter. Then a spirited rendition of I Love to Boogie.

BBC UK haberine göre Eight released over alleged threat to Islamic event. More people are freed from custody, as police investigate an alleged extreme right-wing threat.

BBC UK haberine göre Mum was sent photo of dead baby: NHS trust's mortuary failings explained. Donna Ockenden says there were "recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased".

BBC UK haberine göre 'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it. It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.

BBC UK haberine göre Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry. The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week.

BBC UK haberine göre British Steel nationalistion 'will protect future generations'. Scunthorpe responds to the government's decision to nationalise British Steel.

BBC UK haberine göre Sturgeon's police statement on SNP finances won't be released, says lawyer. The former first minister exercised her right to give a "no comment" police interview, later sending a written statement to officers.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Restoring Britain’s health to 2014 levels could add 2% to GDP, thinktank says. Health Foundation paper argues health is an economic asset and improving it could generate £72bn for public finances Restoring the deteriorating health of the UK’s population to the level of 2014 would boost GDP by 2% and generate a £72bn dividend for the public finances, research suggests. A paper by the Health Foundation thinktank, published on Sunday, argues the nation’s health should be valued by policymakers as an economic asset.

The Guardian UK haberine göre China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with nationalisation of British Steel. Move dealt ‘severe blow to Chinese companies’ confidence in investing in the UK’, says Ministry of Commerce China’s government has said it is “strongly dissatisfied” with the decision to nationalise British Steel this week, 15 months after the UK government stepped in to prevent the closure of its steelworks in Scunthorpe and the loss of 4,000 jobs. On Thursday, British Steel was brought under public ownership to protect “the future of steel production”, the government announced.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests. Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial Salsa is one of the most popular dance forms, with hundreds of millions of followers worldwide. A mix of Caribbean, Spanish and African musical styles and rhythms, it is believed to offer many cognitive and physical benefits, such as improving cardiovascular health, muscle tone and posture.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England. About 100,000 children across the country drink the high-caffeine beverages daily High-caffeine energy drinks “have no place in children’s hands” and will be banned from sale to under-16s in England from April next year under new laws designed to improve health outcomes in young people. About 100,000 children across the country currently drink high-caffeine energy drinks daily, with those in more deprived areas and households more likely to consume them, according to the government.

The Guardian UK haberine göre UK government drops plan to stop paying coastguard volunteers. Move raises questions over position of the head of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency UK politics live – latest updates Ministers have U-turned on plans to strip volunteer coastguard officers of their hourly pay after coming in for intense criticism over the plan. The announcement, made by the maritime minister in parliament on Thursday, was described as a huge win for coastguards many of whom had said they would reduce their hours or leave the service altogether if the government had pushed ahead.

The Guardian UK haberine göre All newborns in England to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy from 2027. Campaigners hail ‘landmark moment’ in early detection and treatment of rare muscle-wasting disease Every baby born in England will be screened for a rare muscle-wasting disease, starting next year, the Department of Health and Social Care announced on Thursday. Campaigners said the “landmark moment” should lead to babies who were found to have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) being treated early and thus growing up without any of its debilitating symptoms.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’. Exclusive: Prof Evelyn Welch, vice-chancellor of Bristol University, believes her daughter’s success shows value of arts education One of Britain’s leading university vice-chancellors has described sweeping cuts to arts and humanities across the sector as “absolutely tragic”, citing her famous daughter as an example of the value of a creative arts education. Prof Evelyn Welch, the vice-chancellor of Bristol University and incoming chair of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, is the mother of Florence Welch, the singer-songwriter from Florence + the Machine.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden. Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviews Labour must stop “simply writing a cheque” for health and disability benefit claimants and will provide more job support instead, the work and pensions secretary has said. Pat McFadden said the government was preparing to launch a renewed effort at welfare reform with a focus on encouraging more people with health conditions to get into work and off benefits.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Green-led council plans to ban cooperation with Home Office on immigration raids. Exclusive: Lewisham council’s move marks first step in Greens’ plan to create a corridor of sanctuary boroughs across London A Green-led London council is planning to ban its officials from working with the Home Office on immigration raids, after uncovering evidence suggesting government officials wanted to use environmental health data to target restaurant workers. Councillors on the Lewisham borough council are due to vote next week on a motion that would review its systems with a view to ending any cooperation with the government’s attempts to deport people without the right to remain in the UK.

The Guardian UK haberine göre MPs call for ban on fast food outlets opening near schools to tackle obesity. Commons health committee also recommends end to junk food advertising on billboards and public transport Fast food chains such as KFC should be stopped from opening near schools, and advertising for junk food on billboards and public transport should be banned to help curb obesity, MPs will say today. The Commons health committee will also urge ministers to stop giving in to food industry lobbying and get tough to tackle a problem that costs the UK £74bn a year and causes huge illness.

The Guardian UK haberine göre UK 16- and 17-year-olds to be encouraged to follow midnight social media curfew. Midnight to 6am block on some apps is latest stage of Labour’s bid to protect young people from online harms Sixteen and 17-year-olds are to be encouraged to observe a midnight social media curfew, in the latest stage of Labour’s bid “to protect the next generation” from online harms, including poor sleep caused by night-time scrolling. From next spring, Britain’s oldest children will be urged to refrain from using certain apps with a midnight to 6am block being switched on by default.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs. Policy to create youth clubs and health centres aims to tackle surplus of school spaces created by falling pupil numbers Classrooms left empty by falling numbers of pupils could soon be converted into youth clubs or health centres, as part of a pilot scheme to be announced this week. In the pilot a group of local authorities in England will be given £3.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030. Campaigners criticise C of E for failing to show moral leadership as one of country’s biggest landowners The Church of England has voted against plans to restore 30% of its land for nature, with campaigners criticising its failure to show moral leadership. The C of E owns about 42,500 hectares (105,000 acres) of land, making it one of England’s biggest landowners.

The Guardian UK haberine göre Sale of multimillion-dollar T rex skeleton is big headache for scientists. Palaeontologists warn before auction at Sotheby’s in New York that super-rich collectors are harming research With its dagger-like teeth, bone-crushing bite and behemothic size, the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex ruled western North America during the late Cretaceous period. Now its fossilised remains are about to dominate the auction house, with a price tag to terrify punters.

The Guardian UK haberine göre The lonely reality of male infertility – podcast. Sperm counts are in decline worldwide, and testosterone levels are said to be plunging, but male infertility still carries a stigma. Prof Michael Carroll on what every man should know When we talk about infertility, the focus tends to be on the woman.

The Guardian UK haberine göre UK children will be one of unhealthiest generations in decades, doctors say. Analysis of 12 indicators including asthma, obesity and vaccination finds child health is ‘national embarrassment’ Children in the UK will grow up to be one of the unhealthiest generations in decades, with child health outcomes having declined or stalled completely across all areas, a group of leading paediatricians has said. Reduced vaccination rates alongside rising hospital admissions for asthma and mental health disorders are all contributing factors to the UK’s record on children’s health, which should be seen as a “national embarrassment”, their analysis has found.