MPs condemned the decision to raise the TV licence to £180 a year, a £5.50 increase, warning it risks alienating viewers amid an impartiality row at the broadcaster. Critics say the hike will hit hard‑pressed households; ministers argue it aligns with inflation.

A major review says statins are safe for far more patients, finding strong evidence they are not responsible for most side effects long blamed on them. Researchers report no clear link to memory loss, depression or weight gain, potentially widening eligibility.

New NHS plans will give cancer patients personalised mental health support, offering tailored help to cope with the psychological impact of diagnosis and treatment. Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails it as the biggest shift in patient support in a generation.

A senior royal urged the public to remember and support victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, saying their voices must be central as new files are released. He is the first in the family to comment after documents referenced his brother.