The government has suspended trade talks with Israel over the escalating strikes in Gaza, with the PM condemning the situation as “intolerable” and demanding immediate humanitarian relief.
Britain is prepared to sanction senior Israeli figures over the situation in Gaza, with leaders cautioning that further escalation may breach international law.
Israel’s recent statements on Gaza, denounced as “repellent and monstrous” by the foreign secretary, prompted a halt in trade negotiations and drew sharp criticism that such rhetoric undermines the values and relations Britain seeks to uphold.
An ex-PM warns that Britain is sliding towards a police state as judges uphold a mother’s lengthy prison sentence for a contentious online post, triggering a heated debate over free speech.
Rayner’s newly disclosed plan to bolster revenue includes higher levies on shares, pensions, and savers, sparking internal disagreements over how best to protect ordinary earners.
ITV is reducing daytime show budgets, including for Lorraine, Loose Women and This Morning, to pay for World Cup coverage and raising concerns over broadcasting priorities.
A record 81 new investigations into sewage spills have been launched, with water companies under heightened scrutiny and a minister pledging tougher penalties for offenders.
The EU’s proposed measure aims to introduce a fee on low-cost Chinese imports, targeting retailers such as Temu and Shein, as part of broader efforts to address concerns over competition and product standards.