A fire destroyed ambulances at a Jewish medical charity in London, which police are treating as a suspected hate crime. A family whose baby previously received lifesaving care praised the volunteers’ compassion and support for all communities. Police appeals and inquiries continue.

Unions urge the government to launch a Covid‑style emergency plan to shield jobs from an energy shock linked to Middle East instability. The TUC calls for guaranteed power supplies, support for energy‑intensive firms, and a rapid push on renewables to prevent factory shutdowns.

ABBA Voyage’s creators have acquired rights to Tina Turner’s image and songs, paving the way for an avatar-led concert show. Pophouse, co-founded by Bjorn Ulvaeus, plans an immersive production modelled on the ABBA residency; timetable and venue are yet to be announced.

MSPs rejected plans to legalise assisted dying. Campaigners vowed to keep pressing for a safeguarded choice for terminally ill adults, arguing the debate is unfinished. Opponents hailed the result as protecting vulnerable people and called for stronger palliative care.