New road safety plans would require mandatory eyesight tests for drivers over 70, with cognitive checks under review. Tougher penalties for uninsured driving are also proposed, after a coroner warned current standards are unsafe. Minister Lilian Greenwood says the strategy balances freedom and safety.
Venezuelan assets rallied as Nicolás Maduro appeared in court after being removed from power. Bonds jumped on bets of debt talks and an oil‑sector revival, while US energy shares rose. He told the judge he was a “kidnapped president”. Markets priced in a possible transition and easing of sanctions.
Two days after a US operation removed Nicolás Maduro, the US President renewed interest in acquiring Greenland and signalled possible measures against Cuba and Colombia. World leaders urged restraint and respect for international norms amid concern over further unilateral moves.
Starmer signals a shift to a softer Brexit, seeking closer ties to the EU single market to boost trade while ruling out a return to free movement. Economists question whether it will lift growth. Labour rivals press for deeper alignment amid talk of a post–May challenge.
Washington warned Venezuela’s new leadership to do what’s right or face consequences, urging rapid steps towards free elections. The UK signalled it would abstain if the UN votes on the legality of any action.
The PM is exploring ways to deepen UK‑EU ties, drawing criticism from Eurosceptics who argue it risks breaching the 2016 mandate. They fear steps toward single‑market alignment. Supporters say improved cooperation and smoother trade could aid growth and reduce border friction.
A singer disclosed her twin baby girls have spinal muscular atrophy, a severe genetic condition that could prevent them from walking. She said the diagnosis has reshaped her expectations and vowed to prioritise their care and support.
Labour faces internal unrest as MPs urge the PM to condemn a US operation in Venezuela that resulted in Nicolás Maduro’s capture. Starmer has resisted, emphasising the UK–US alliance. Left‑wing critics cite inconsistency; supporters say he’s safeguarding national interests.
Donald Trump warned Caracas it will pay a “big price” if it fails to comply with US demands, as Washington keeps 15,000 troops on standby in the Caribbean. With Nicolás Maduro no longer in charge, deputy Delcy Rodríguez has assumed day‑to‑day control amid intensifying pressure.
The PM signals a softer Brexit, seeking closer alignment with the EU single market to boost trade, while rejecting a return to freedom of movement. Rivals are poised to push for deeper ties, and economists warn the plan may be too modest to lift growth, raising pressure before May locals.