{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/039b783b-a527-4fdf-b3ce-b3c255ad3034/68766bcb610560d3ef900f11?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The ‘life-changing’ pill for cystic fibrosis patients ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba036a1a8cbef5973cf0c0/1752590984283-ed4571e7-8b2a-4c38-953a-daca61196283.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A once-a-day pill health experts are calling 'life-changing' <a href=\"https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/nhs-national-institute-for-health-and-care-excellence-john-stewart-england-mhra-b1238148.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">will be offered to hundreds of people living with cystic fibrosis.</a></p><p><br></p><p>The drug, called Alyftrek, is a type of modular therapy which works to tackle the underlying cause of the rare condition.</p><p><br></p><p>NHS England has announced that the treatment will be available for children and adults with rare forms of cystic fibrosis.</p><p><br></p><p>A new £650 million Electric Car Grant announced by the government <a href=\"https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/heidi-alexander-government-office-for-budget-responsibility-keir-starmer-department-for-transport-b1238137.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">is set to reduce the cost of some new electric cars.</a></p><p><br></p><p>We speak with Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson about the technology behind their new EV bundle, which includes free charging.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, <a href=\"https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/nvidia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nvidia</a> are getting the ball rolling again for sales of their famous chips in China.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Also in this episode:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>-Blue Sharks have a unique structure on their skin which allows them to change colour</p><p><br></p><p>-Elon Musk’s Grok is making AI companions, including a goth anime girl - are they romantic interests or just skins?</p><p><br></p><p>-<a href=\"https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/monopoly-hamleys-lego-barbie-barbie-doll-b1238145.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hamleys names Lego, Barbie and Rubik’s Cube the top three toys of all time</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}