A senior UN figure has condemned indefinite prison sentences in Britain as inhumane, warning the government it may be contravening international standards on human rights.

Data obtained by investigators reveals that phone theft offences have almost doubled to over 83,900 in five years, with e-bike-riding gangs fuelling a surge in high-speed snatching that continues to challenge the police.

The Bank of England has reduced interest rates to 4.5% but has also cut its economic growth forecast for the year to 0.75%, citing unexpected pressure from inflation and unemployment, putting additional scrutiny on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ economic strategy.

The US President’s plan to turn Gaza into a holiday destination has drawn widespread criticism, with Britain and the wider West raising concerns over local displacement and heightened instability.