UK

King ‘deeply saddened’ after death of ‘personal friend’ the Aga Khan

It is understood the King has been in touch with the Aga Khan’s family privately.

Starmer praises Denmark for defending Arctic from ‘hostile activity’

The UK Prime Minister welcomed Denmark’s announcement of a new military to defend the Arctic from ‘hostile activity’.

Labour MPs set up group to focus on Reform UK threat

The informal group includes members from seats where Reform came second in the general election.

Lack of basic care for women in prison leading to self-harm, inspector warns

Chief prisons inspector Charlie Taylor urged for more to be done urgently to help women behind bars cope.

Two-thirds of mobile phone-owning 13 to 16-year-olds ‘targeted by scam texts’

Fake TikTok job offers, bogus discounts and fake delivery company messages are among the texts blocked by Virgin Media O2.

Removal of time limit for abuse payout claims a ‘watershed moment’ for survivors

Professor Alexis Jay has previously said progress on fulfilling her IICSA recommendations must be quicker.

Scottish Power ad featuring TV architect George Clarke banned

The advertising watchdog found that viewers were likely to believe, at least initially, that they were watching a programme.

Farmers team up with National Trust to create wood pasture for songbirds

A scheme in Purbeck, Dorset, is creating hundreds of acres for wildlife and livestock with funding from Government’s nature-friendly farming scheme.

Valdo Calocane possibly spared prison due to incomplete evidence, families say

An independent review of the Nottingham triple killer’s care was published on Wednesday.

Government urged to honour manifesto pledge to ban ‘cruel’ snares in England

YouGov polling suggests 71% of the public believe snares should be made illegal in England.