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The UK has announced the suspension of 30 arms export licences to Israel, citing concerns about potential violations of international law and the impact on Palestinians.

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets in protest, expressing fury over the deaths of six hostages who were reportedly killed by Hamas, prompting a call for a general strike by a union chief.

The Guardian reveals Thames Water’s lobbying efforts to persuade the government to allow higher water bills than the regulator approved.

The Guardian reports that hospitality groups warn outdoor smoking restrictions could inflict “serious economic harm.

The Home Office has been accused of underestimating the costs of asylum and immigration, with a thinktank suggesting the figures submitted to the Treasury are significantly lower than the actual expenditure required.

Sir Keir Starmer pledges to improve post-Brexit ties with EU nations, reports The Guardian, ahead of his Germany visit.

NHS mental health referrals for anxiety among under-18s in the UK have more than doubled compared to pre-pandemic levels, highlighting a significant rise in children experiencing severe anxiety.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that recent Israeli air raids targeting Hezbollah rockets in southern Lebanon are “not the end of the story” as heavy exchanges of fire continue between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah militia.

Campaigners and MPs are concerned that cuts to public spending, particularly welfare funds, could lead to increased poverty and hardship during the winter season.

The return of GCSE results to pre-pandemic levels has sparked concerns over the widening ‘attainment gap,’ with significant regional variations in exam grades across the UK, according to education officials.