UK Timpson CEO James Timpson reports 680% rise in belt hole requests linked to weight-loss drugs

James Timpson, CEO of the UK repair chain Timpson, reported a 680% increase in the number of free belt holes added in his shops this year, attributing it to the popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The company asks for a £1 donation to the Alex Timpson Trust for the service. Olivier Picard of the National Pharmacy Association welcomed the news as evidence of treatment success but urged the NHS to expand access to these medications, noting a slow rollout and regional disparities.