Paul Doyle, 51, is to be jailed for driving into crowds at a Liverpool parade, injuring bystanders. A 12-year-old describes the fear of being hit as celebrations turned to chaos. The case underscores event safety concerns and the consequences of reckless driving.
The PM rejected calls to ditch April’s inheritance tax changes affecting farms, despite warnings from MPs and farm groups that the plan could force family sales and intensify rural distress. Critics label it “cruel”; No 10 insists the reforms are sensible and will go ahead.
A widespread fault in speed camera systems on smart motorways and some A-roads led to wrongful speeding charges. About 40% of devices were affected for years, prompting more than 30,000 cases to be scrapped. The Government faces compensation claims as police review enforcement and accuracy.
A man faces court after a vehicle incident at Liverpool’s victory parade left more than 100 injured. Dashcam audio presented to the judge captured the driver shouting at crowds. The suspect, ex‑marine Paul Doyle, is accused of dangerous driving during the celebrations.
Junior doctors will stage a five-day walkout after 83% of BMA members rejected the government’s latest offer. No 10 branded the action “self‑indulgent, irresponsible and dangerous”, with the PM urging medics to push back against the union. The NHS warns of severe disruption amid a flu surge.
Donald Trump is suing the BBC for up to $5bn, alleging a Panorama clip misled viewers and damaged his reputation and business interests. He argues the broadcaster acted unlawfully. The BBC rejects the claim and says it will defend its journalism.
The new MI6 chief warns power is shifting from elected leaders to tech giants and their owners. She highlights risks from opaque algorithms, calls for stronger oversight and values‑led use of advanced tech, and vows sustained backing for Britain’s allies.
Sydney residents held a dawn vigil at Bondi after an incident that killed 15 people. Flowers and tributes lined the beach as the community supported survivors and bereaved families. Authorities are investigating and have urged calm, patience and solidarity.
At a sentencing hearing, a driver was blamed for causing injuries to football fans during a Liverpool parade. The court heard he acted out of “simple selfish rage” while trying to push through the crowd, later telling police he’d ruined his family’s life after setting out to collect a friend.
The FCA plans to relax mortgage affordability rules to widen access and support growth. Lenders could offer larger loans, particularly to first‑time buyers and the self‑employed, and take more risk. Critics warn this could push up prices and raise debt, leaving borrowers exposed if rates rise.