Bridget Phillipson has halted guidance for public bodies on expanding single-sex facilities after a Supreme Court ruling on female-only lavatories. She argues the judgment is trans-exclusive, pausing plans to tighten rules on women-only spaces and prompting a political row.

Britain will rejoin the Erasmus student exchange, with costs put at about £8bn over the deal’s life. The PM signed up while declining to specify the long‑term bill. The scheme is intended to widen study placements and deepen links between UK and European universities and research.

Ministers are weighing reforms to the BBC’s funding, with a consultation on options including advertising or subscriptions and free TV licences for benefit claimants. The plan aims to ease costs for low-income households while deciding the broadcaster’s future model.

Donald Trump is suing the BBC for up to $5bn, alleging a Panorama clip misled viewers and damaged his reputation and business interests. He argues the broadcaster acted unlawfully. The BBC rejects the claim and says it will defend its journalism.