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Ozempic weddings: What are the risks of slimming down for the big day?

May 2, 2025
37:28

Why are there calls to return British art like the original Winnie-the-Pooh doll from America to the UK? Trump and Zelensky have finally signed the US-Ukraine mineral deal, but who is the real winner? With wedding season approaching, what lengths are people willing to take to look slimmer on the big day?


Rebecca Moore is joined by Jeevan Vasagar, James Tapper and Vanessa Thorpe, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.


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Host: Rebecca Moore, executive producer at Tortoise 


Producer: Casey Magloire


Executive Producers: Rebecca Moore and Jasper Corbett 



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