An audit alleges hundreds of public bodies have not implemented last year’s Supreme Court ruling on sex‑based spaces. NHS trusts, councils, police and departments are said to retain outdated policies. Critics blame ministers for inaction.
Britain faces summer supermarket shortages if a key shipping strait stays closed. A CO2 squeeze, vital for food processing, packaging and fizzy drinks, could hit poultry, dairy and supply chains. Plans would prioritise the NHS and essential services, with emergency powers on standby.
Beijing expands its presence in the Gulf as Washington seeks a deal with Tehran. Xi issues his sharpest warning over a US blockade, while the Pentagon increases deployments to apply pressure. The standoff risks derailing a planned summit and disrupting vital oil trade.
A new analysis says the typical family now faces about £4,000 more in annual tax under Chancellor Rachel Reeves, driven by frozen thresholds, higher council tax and other measures. Critics warn the burden is rising faster than in comparable economies.
A Cochrane review says Alzheimer’s drugs targeting amyloid offer only a trivial gain in cognition and daily living over 18 months. Charities reject the verdict, arguing lecanemab and donanemab represent genuine progress for patients and research.
The PM will summon tech bosses to No10 to demand stronger safeguards for children online, after MPs rejected an outright under-16s social media ban by 286-151. He wants platforms to act responsibly and improve age checks, with bereaved parents urging urgent action.
MP Samantha Niblett launches a push for healthier attitudes to relationships, while alleging a culture of inappropriate behaviour in Parliament. She urges tougher standards, clearer reporting routes and respect at work to curb misconduct.
Global oil and gas giants are reaping about $30m in extra profit every hour amid energy market turmoil, with annual takings forecast at $234bn. Campaigners urge a windfall tax to fund household support and green investment, and pressure is mounting on ministers to act.
Iran’s military space arm has obtained a Chinese-built Earth‑observation satellite and used it to gather imagery of US and regional military sites, according to an investigation. Beijing denies state involvement, saying the spacecraft is intended for civilian applications.
Starmer said he won’t be pushed by Trump into backing US action against Iran, despite threats to tear up a UK–US trade deal. Reeves called the intervention a mistake that hasn’t made the world safer, saying allies can disagree. The row further strains the special relationship.
Keir Starmer defended his stance after an ex‑NATO chief criticised UK defences, saying he has backed higher spending and support for the forces. In heated Commons exchanges, Kemi Badenoch argued Labour would prioritise welfare over defence. Spending figures are due to be published.