A potential breakthrough in detecting Type 2 diabetes early is the focus of a report in the Guardian., external It says NHS England is testing what it calls a “world-first” artificial intelligence tool that can identify patients at risk of the disease, more than ten years before it develops. It is estimated that a billion people will have the condition by 2050, with the paper describing efforts to prevent that outcome as “a global health priority”.
The Times says almost one in five young drivers is on the roads illegally due to the rising cost of insurance., external The report quotes a study by the insurance group Aviva, which found some 17-25 year olds claimed they were not the main driver on their policy – a practice known as “fronting” – which is a criminal offence. The paper says a growing number of young people are also choosing to drive without any insurance at all, with a record number of 17-20 year olds convicted of the offence last year.
The Daily Express, external says King Charles will call for togetherness and hope during his address on Christmas day, which he’ll deliver from a former hospital chapel.
“King’s message of national healing” reads the Daily Mail’s headline., external The King will reflect on the way the UK pulled together after the Southport stabbing and subsequent riots, according to the paper.
The Mirror has a poll suggesting support is growing for an extra bank holiday in 2025, external, to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. The paper says seven in 10 have backed calls for the national public holiday. “Honour the brave” is the headline.