Seven NHS nurses in Darlington have filed an employment tribunal case against their trust, claiming its policy on staff changing rooms breaches equality law. They want guaranteed single‑sex spaces at work for safety and dignity. The case could set a precedent for NHS workplace guidance.
Patients with severe vision loss regained sight after receiving a 2mm bionic eye chip. A world-first trial of 38 people with geographic atrophy showed restored reading ability. Scientists call it a paradigm shift, with hopes the technology will reach the NHS.
The Met will stop recording non-crime hate incidents, aligning with national guidance. Officers will no longer log reports that don’t meet the criminal threshold, refocusing resources on offences and credible threats. The move follows free-speech concerns and aims to reduce bureaucracy.
A new book alleges Andrew’s team sought to hire online “trolls” to target Virginia Giuffre, and that he stayed at Balmoral to avoid being served US court papers. It also says her settlement included a one‑year non‑disparagement clause to avoid overshadowing the Platinum Jubilee.
A major Amazon Web Services outage disrupted UK banks, retailers and government portals, knocking apps offline and delaying payments. Services were restored in phases, but firms warned of residual issues and are reviewing resilience after the cloud failure.
Lucy Powell, frontrunner for Labour’s deputy leadership, criticises the PM’s missteps and says she was sacked for opposing cuts. She pledges to change how the party operates, reconnect lost voters and lift polling, while rejecting any attempt to mimic Reform.
Thieves staged a rapid theft at the Louvre, stealing jewels in about seven minutes before fleeing. Police are reviewing CCTV and security procedures, and the museum faces scrutiny over safeguards for high‑value exhibits.
UK ministers say a hostile state intelligence service is aiding criminal networks moving migrants into Europe, exploiting border gaps and some NGOs to sow instability. Britain pledges stronger backing for partners through border security support, intelligence sharing and action against organised crime.
The BFI has added the Daily Star’s viral lettuce livestream—famously outlasting Liz Truss’s short stint as PM—to the national archive, calling it a cultural icon that captured the political mood. The recognition comes on the third anniversary of her resignation.
Charles warned he would strip Prince Andrew of remaining titles and honours if he refused to relinquish them, amid continuing fallout over his conduct and links to a disgraced figure. The stance was seen as obstructive, though legally removing titles would require Parliament.