Climate activists in the UK fear that repeated case delays could lead to losing the right to a jury trial, as government changes may remove the option for defendants to elect trial by jury in crown courts.
A train driver has died and 89 people were injured after two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford. Eleven suffered very serious injuries, emergency services remain on scene.
Australia's health regulator adopts the IHRA antisemitism definition, drawing praise from Jewish groups but warnings from Palestine advocates that it may silence health workers criticizing Israel.
Electrification of transport, heating, and industry could halve global energy demand, say experts. At Bonn pre-Cop31 talks, Turkey proposes 35% electrification target by 2035, but geopolitical tensions and science disputes stall progress.
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London Assembly hears that over a million homes need retrofitting for heat adaptation, with social tenants most affected. City Hall prioritizes passive cooling over AC.
A potential US-Iran peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz may reduce UK petrol, energy, food, and mortgage costs, but prices remain high historically.
Outgoing Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy attacks the Trump administration's interim Iran agreement, calling it 'the worst foreign policy blunder in decades' and criticizing concessions to Tehran.
Trump signs 14-point agreement with Iran, making concessions to reopen Hormuz. Iran calls it a record of US failure. Also: Ukrainian drones hit Moscow; Trump administration sues to stop reparations program.
Americans face soaring costs for cooling, credit card debt, and utilities while the stock market booms for the wealthy, highlighting a stark economic divide.
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Tropical Storm Arthur, downgraded from a cyclone, makes landfall in Texas, bringing heavy rain and life-threatening flood risks to the southeastern US.
The UK government announces the end of outsourcing for public services, bringing cleaners and security back in-house, marking a major policy shift.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns of higher costs due to Middle East conflict, despite falling oil prices after US-Iran peace deal. Interest rates held at 3.75%.
Southwark Council took back a council flat linked to Sierra Leone's first lady Fatima Bio, prompting calls for clearer rules on social housing for foreign officials. Lord Jamieson urges limiting social housing to British citizens.
Fertility rates are falling faster than anticipated globally, with India dropping below replacement level. Governments should prepare for population decline rather than futilely try to reverse it.
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Ghana holds a three-day conference in Accra to advance reparatory justice after the UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity.
Capital gains tax rules have changed, pulling more taxpayers into the net. Learn how to reduce your bill with allowances, ISAs, and loss offsetting.
UK inflation unexpectedly stayed at 2.8% in May as slower food price increases offset rising transport costs from the Iran conflict, raising hopes of a muted price impact.
Ministers in England are considering requiring a GCSE English pass for student loans, which could block over 30,000 students annually from university funding.
Despite Trump's fossil fuel drive, two-thirds of Americans remain worried about climate change, but media coverage has shrunk, creating a spiral of silence.
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XTX Markets founder Alex Gerko loses UK Supreme Court case over £1.6bn in profits, with judges ruling he must pay tax on trading gains.
Labour MP Lauren Edwards dismisses internal party concerns and criticizes 'anti-democratic' tactics that halted the assisted dying bill in the Lords, vowing to continue.
Keir Starmer's push for defence spending cuts welfare, but true safety requires both military protection and investment in health, housing, and social care.
The resignation of defence minister John Healey highlights a gap between rhetoric and reality in UK defence spending, raising questions about Britain's global role and military modernization.
New York's pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes raises $500m annually. UK has similar policies but Starmer stays silent. Why not champion wealth taxes?
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UK ministers are lobbying the Trump administration to avoid retaliation over the under-16 social media ban, which restricts platforms like X and TikTok.
Bruce Schneier argues that the Anthropic Fable AI saga shows we've opened Pandora's box. He calls for collective action and an AI public option to manage risks.
Britain's top military officer warns the UK will have to reduce military operations if the MoD does not receive additional funding, as defence budgets face pressure.
Iran's MOU with the US reflects lessons from war: prioritize tangible concessions over promises. But peace hinges on ending the Lebanon conflict, as Tehran sees the deal as a temporary phase.
Families can save on meals, cinema, and attractions from June 25 to September 1 with VAT cut from 20% to 5% under the Great British Summer Savings Scheme.
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A petition opposing the UK government's plan to ban social media for under-16s has surpassed 150,000 signatures in just over a day, triggering a potential parliamentary debate.
