US authorities plan to make Esta applicants from visa‑waiver nations submit five years of social media identifiers, phone numbers and emails, plus relatives’ details. Officials say it’s for enhanced screening; privacy groups and tourism bodies warn of data risks and a potential hit to visitor numbers.

Starmer urged European leaders to tighten human rights rules to allow tougher migration controls, arguing reforms to the ECHR are needed to stop claims blocking removals and to counter populism. He rejects quitting the convention; critics warn the plan risks diluting protections.

European leaders met at No 10 to reinforce support for an ally facing aggression, seeking a breakthrough on stalled US funding. The PM and counterparts pledged sustained security and economic aid and ruled out any settlement requiring territorial concessions, stressing unity and resolve.

Healthwatch England says about one in seven GP referrals is lost, rejected or delayed, leaving people off waiting lists unless they chase. It blames poor communication between practices and hospitals and warns this risks slower diagnosis and treatment and avoidable harm.