The PM faces a row over aligning UK food rules with the EU, which may require marmalade to be sold as “citrus marmalade”. Critics warn of lost control; supporters say alignment would cut red tape and ease trade with Europe. Ministers are considering the labelling change.
A funeral director admitted in court to offences at his business, including failing to care for remains and giving families incorrect ashes. Relatives called for a lengthy prison term as the judge considered sentencing.
Airlines warn jet fuel shortages could disrupt flights within days, pushing up fares and putting millions of overseas holidays at risk. Carriers are planning contingency measures and urging government and suppliers to stabilise supplies to protect summer travel.
Donald Trump told the UK to “get your own oil”, saying Washington won’t step in to reopen disrupted Gulf shipping routes. He urged allies to secure their own energy as curtailed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz pushes up prices and threatens shortages across Europe.
Motoring and business leaders urge the PM to act on soaring pump prices after Gulf tensions disrupted a key route, pushing crude up. Forecourt shortages are reported, diesel hits a record, and industry calls for swift relief, including duty cuts and targeted support.
Kemi Badenoch proposes scrapping VAT on household energy bills, scaling back green levies and expanding North Sea oil and gas to secure supplies, claiming the package would cut typical bills by about £200 a year and ease pressure on consumers.
At a public engagement, the King briefly fumbled an unveiling, tugging the cloth loose before regaining composure and finishing the task. The moment drew laughs from onlookers and caused no damage or injury.
Official data show 33,005 hospitality firms have closed since the Budget, with pubs, cafes and hotels hit hardest. Critics blame Labour’s tax rises for lost jobs. Ministers say the programme is needed to repair the public finances and will support long‑term growth.
Kemi Badenoch vowed to legislate to make biological sex explicit in law, protecting single‑sex spaces for women in areas such as healthcare and prisons. She says the change would give providers legal clarity and criticised Labour’s approach.
Ministers are urged to suspend funding to France intended to curb Channel crossings. Reform wants the current agreement scrapped and about £700m returned, saying any future payments should depend on crossings being halted.