Kelly Brook’s husband Jeremy Parisi backs a campaign to have her crowned “jungle queen”, saying she’ll be grateful for supporters’ votes. He credits a newspaper with helping launch her career and says she’s been a devoted reader for years.
Reeves will propose a £600m levy on universities’ income from international student fees in Wednesday’s Budget, redirecting the money to means‑tested grants for poorer UK students to tackle living costs and widen access to higher education.
Donald Trump criticised European leaders and questioned Washington’s approach to a proposed peace plan, calling it “not a final offer”. After allied talks in Geneva, officials described the process as messy, raising doubts over US alignment with partners and Western unity.
The BBC will overhaul its editorial standards process and create a deputy DG following a bias row. Reforms aim to curb political influence on the standards panel, tighten governance, and improve transparency and accountability to rebuild public trust.
Critics say Reeves has stalled the economy by drip‑feeding possible tax and spending moves, creating uncertainty that’s frozen hiring and investment and kept growth flat. The chancellor argues consultation is essential as she finalises plans.
Business groups led by the CBI warn the chancellor that a “death by a thousand taxes” approach will harm growth, criticising her U‑turn on income tax. They call for stability and bold choices ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, as Reeves is expected to lift the two‑child cap.
Reeves plans to abolish the benefit cap and scrap the two‑child limit in the Budget, calling the rules unfair. She says welfare reform will follow to control spending and improve incentives to work, signalling a major reset of social security policy.
Trump says his proposed settlement is not final. The PM warns it could leave an Eastern European ally exposed. Britain and partners seek firmer security guarantees and sustained support to deter aggression and avoid concessions that would undermine sovereignty.
Keir Starmer has urged Andrew to give evidence in the US about the Jeffrey Epstein case, after he allegedly ignored requests from investigators. The PM said anyone with relevant information should cooperate with authorities and disclose what they know.
Jailings for shop theft have hit a multi‑year high: over 12,000 offenders imprisoned in the past year, nearly double 2023. Sentences are longer, yet retailers and police leaders call for stronger enforcement and measures to cut repeat offending.