Tech billionaire Elon Musk faces backlash for running adverts on his social media platform, X, alongside far-right content and misinformation, resulting in several companies pausing their advertising in protest.
The i reports that officials have prepared plans to evacuate British nationals from the Middle East if Iranian retaliation against Israel leads to a wider regional conflict.
The i reports that the government is quietly confident that the widespread rioting has come to an end.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering lifting the 13-year freeze on fuel duty in her upcoming Budget to address a £22 billion shortfall, despite polls indicating voter opposition to increased taxes on fuel.
The i reports that ministers will be instructed to identify budget cuts in the coming months as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s financial strategy.
Rioters involved in violent incidents could be banned from football matches as part of efforts by ministers to curb public disorder, following the imprisonment of three men and the mobilisation of thousands of anti-racism protesters.
Sir Keir Starmer plans to deploy a ‘standing army’ of riot police across the UK to tackle far-right extremists and address violent disorder, but concerns about resource overstretch have been raised by police representatives.
The i reports 150 arrests amid widespread UK riots, with police expecting more to follow.
Thousands of homes built under Britain’s affordable housing rules are remaining empty due to housing associations’ lack of funds to purchase them, with some developments delayed as potential buyers withdraw amid a budget squeeze and properties designated for homeless families staying vacant for up to three years.
