A report has highlighted a severe crisis in the NHS, revealing that almost half of patients seeking specialist treatment have not been seen within the target timescale, leaving millions waiting and conditions worsening.
Millions of motorists have been denied compensation after the Supreme Court ruled lenders are not liable for hidden commissions on most car-finance agreements, trimming expected payouts from about £45bn to as little as £5bn–£15bn and easing pressure on banks while consumer groups voice concern over fairness.
The former US president reportedly defied longstanding Pentagon protocols by sending nuclear submarines towards Russian territory, raising significant international safety concerns and drawing criticism from defence experts and allies.
By overturning a Court of Appeal decision, the Supreme Court has sharply reduced lenders’ exposure to billions of pounds in compensation claims over undisclosed commissions on car finance arrangements, though regulators may yet pursue narrower redress.
Severe weather conditions are expected as Storm Floris approaches the UK, bringing winds of up to 85 mph in northern regions and 45 mph in the south, potentially disrupting travel and outdoor plans.
President Trump has ordered the deployment of two American nuclear submarines in response to escalating tensions with Russia, aiming to counter what has been described as provocative actions and reassurances are being made about maintaining strategic balance and peace.
James Bond, portrayed by a new actor from Birmingham, is set to return in a film penned by the creator of a popular crime drama series.
A poll shows 69% of adults expect the state pension age to rise to at least 69, with most resigned to working well into their seventies and only a small minority willing to abandon the triple lock, signalling a fierce political battle over future retirement funding.
