Middle East turmoil has pushed up energy prices and shares, giving bosses at Shell, BP, Centrica and Harbour Energy large paper gains while households face higher bills. The contrast has drawn criticism, amid growing fears that UK homes and businesses could face fuel rationing.
A Hull funeral director admitted giving families the wrong ashes and failing to store remains correctly, affecting dozens. The court heard of widespread mismanagement at the parlour. Relatives demand accountability; sentencing is awaited as regulators review industry safeguards.
Government has approved adding SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) to England’s newborn screening. The NHS change will identify cases at birth, enabling faster treatment and better outcomes, offering new protection for thousands of babies each year. Campaigners who pushed for the change welcomed the decision.
The US President urged the UK to take charge of security in the Strait of Hormuz without American support, amid criticism that his decisions contributed to the crisis. Oil prices jumped and analysts warned of possible fuel supply strains in Europe, increasing pressure on ministers to respond.
A BBC radio presenter has been dismissed following a historical allegation. He was questioned by police in 2016 over alleged misconduct involving a teenager; prosecutors later said evidence did not meet the threshold for charges. The broadcaster acted after reviewing the earlier case.
Seven were seriously injured after a car hit pedestrians in Derby city centre. A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Streets were sealed off as emergency crews responded and police began inquiries, asking witnesses to share any footage or information.
The PM says Britain won’t join a US-led military operation in Iran, resisting pressure from Donald Trump and the White House. He prioritises UK interests and de-escalation, as Washington talks up diplomacy while preparing to send more troops.
New guidance tells parents to cap under-5s’ screen time at one hour a day to support development. Limits are said to aid sleep, language and attention. Families are urged to favour reading, active play and outdoor time, and to avoid screens at meals and before bed.
A senior US lawmaker says Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor should travel to America to give evidence about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, urging him to treat testifying as a public service. The intervention increases pressure on him amid ongoing scrutiny of the association.
Security guard Nathan Newby is to receive the George Medal after averting a planned attack at St James’s Hospital in Leeds. He approached a man with an explosive device, spoke to him and offered a hug, persuading him to stand down and protecting staff, patients and visitors.
The PM warned the Middle East crisis may persist despite a former US president claiming progress in talks with Tehran, which officials there dispute. Ministers convened to assess energy and shipping risks amid concern that disruption in a vital strait could drive prices higher.
Epstein survivors urge the Met to question a second woman alleging misconduct by Andrew, saying she could provide vital evidence. They commend Met chief Rowley’s review of the files. Andrew denies wrongdoing.
An inquest into the death of a former world champion boxer heard his mum recall their final hug, saying it was so strong it almost broke her ribs. She said he’d spoken of a return to the ring. The coroner concluded there was no evidence he intended to die.
The Covid inquiry finds frontline staff’s efforts prevented NHS collapse. Chair Baroness Hallett praises a “superhuman” response, but criticises years of underfunding and unclear messaging—especially “Stay Home”—for leaving services ill-prepared and deterring patients from seeking care.
Met chief Sir Mark Rowley has asked US authorities to release unredacted Epstein files so UK police can review potential offences. Officers are examining a broad range of allegations, and the papers may include material on Andrew’s alleged misconduct, increasing pressure for transparency.