UK close to rejoining Erasmus from January 2027, in a Brexit reset for universities. A deal could be sealed before Christmas, with optimism on both sides and an EU route for UK institutions to apply next year. London seeks a better price after being offered a 30% discount.
Campaigners have launched legal action to halt an NHS-backed trial of puberty blockers involving about 220 participants. A senior Conservative has criticised the plan and urged ministers to stop it, while supporters say the study is regulated and designed to assess safety and outcomes.
Official modelling suggests the drive to hit net zero by 2050 could add about £500 a year to the average household, reflecting higher spending on energy networks and heating upgrades. Ed Miliband faces warnings to reassess timelines and funding to avoid a heavier burden than a slower pathway.
A report by the Runnymede Trust and Reprieve says the UK runs a two‑tier approach to revoking nationality, with over 200 citizenships removed since 2010—well above France. It finds people of colour up to 12 times likelier to lose status, leaving some stranded in detention overseas with cases unresolved.