A journalist is being remembered for her dedication to press freedom and truth after losing her life in an incident at a hospital, highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety of reporters and the importance of upholding international protections for journalism.
The annual cost of obesity in the UK has reached £107 billion, with experts warning that the number of adults classified as obese has doubled since the 1990s and urging greater access to weight-loss medication to alleviate pressure on the NHS.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council did not suspend a nurse for over a year after being informed by police of serious allegations against him, allowing him to continue working while under investigation.
Asylum claims in Britain have reached a record high, sparking debate on migration policy, but recent figures also show reductions in the appeals backlog, increases in deportations, and a decrease in public expenditure on asylum following recent government changes.
Britain is drawing up plans to deploy a reassurance force to Ukraine after any negotiated ceasefire, with Starmer convening a European “coalition of the willing” to craft security guarantees while Washington rules out ground troops and Moscow intensifies drone-and-missile attacks.
Zelensky has indicated openness to a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin, seeking renewed dialogue and support for European security concerns as global leaders consider paths toward a diplomatic solution.
Starmer is travelling to Washington DC with other key European leaders and the PM for crucial talks at the White House, aiming to show solidarity and support alongside allies.
Putin is demanding that certain eastern provinces be surrendered as a condition for ending hostilities, while Western leaders continue to support a just and free outcome for all affected regions.
The PM has reaffirmed strong support for Zelensky, highlighting Europe’s commitment to a fair peace settlement and stressing the need for robust action to ensure lasting security.
Zelensky has warned that Putin is not serious about seeking peace, insisting that any agreement on the future of Ukraine must involve its legitimate leaders and cannot include compromises made without their participation.