The PM plans to adopt selected EU regulations using “Henry VIII powers”, allowing ministers to update standards via secondary legislation. Backers say it will ease trade and reduce red tape; critics argue it sidelines Parliament and surrenders control. A bill is expected soon.
Ministers plan a law allowing future EU rule alignment with only limited Commons oversight, aimed at easing trade ties. Critics warn it would sideline MPs and breach pledges on parliamentary control; supporters say it would simplify regulation and help business.
The PM has ruled out joining a US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, instead offering Royal Navy minesweepers and support for maritime security. The stance seeks to protect shipping and energy flows while avoiding escalation, with coordination with allies ongoing.
An NHS trust has paid a settlement to a nurse it suspended for refusing to use a prisoner’s preferred pronouns. The case, dropped before a tribunal, has prompted campaigners to call for a review of gender guidance across the service, citing staff rights, clarity and safeguarding.
Eamonn Holmes says he’s recovering after a stroke, buoyed by support from family and fans. His granddaughter’s misspelt get-well card prompted a light-hearted joke. He remains optimistic about rehabilitation and an eventual return to broadcasting.
Robert Jenrick is under scrutiny after vowing to cut flight tax while having received £40,000 from Attestor, owner of airline Condor. As Reform’s Treasury spokesman, the policy could benefit the donor, prompting Labour to demand clarity on whose interests he is serving.
Ministers will overhaul school meals by banning deep‑fried dishes and tightening sugar rules. Chips and battered items face removal, with fruit and veg prioritised and puddings limited. The plan aims to curb childhood obesity, raise nutrition standards and cut reliance on cooking oil.
Hungary’s Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won the election, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Orbán conceded. The result is expected to reset relations with the EU and US and steer a new course in domestic policy.
UK inflation fears grow after Donald Trump vowed to restrict shipping in a vital oil strait following failed talks with Iran. The PM said Britain will not join any US move. The Chancellor heads to Washington as markets brace for higher energy costs and possible rate shifts.
After talks collapsed, Washington announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to restrict shipping. Tehran cited mistrust. Markets warned of supply disruption and higher oil prices, raising concerns over global growth and the stability of energy trade routes.
Washington and Tehran have begun direct, high-level talks for the first time since 1979, aiming to restore diplomatic ties, ease sanctions and safeguard Gulf shipping. The US says mine clearance is under way in a key strait. Envoys plan confidence‑building steps as groundwork for a broader accord.
Bridget Phillipson faces claims she blocked proposed changes to equality law aimed at strengthening single‑sex spaces, allegedly prioritising ambition over safeguarding. Her allies say current rules suffice. The dispute intensifies scrutiny of how sex should be defined in legislation.
Defence sources say the Navy may ask France to help patrol UK waters as the fleet is overstretched amid increased activity by a hostile state’s vessels. Ministers are urged to strengthen capability and deepen cooperation with allies to safeguard home waters and maintain deterrence.
Wes Streeting says corridor treatment leaves him “ashamed” and vows swift action to end it. After a hospital visit, he pledged reforms to expand capacity, cut waits and support staff so patients are treated in proper wards, calling current practice undignified and unsafe.
An innocent man has been freed after 38 years in prison, with no official apology. His case, marked by flawed evidence and disclosure failures, has become a test of the justice system, prompting calls for an inquiry, formal exoneration and fair compensation.
The PM has shelved plans to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the Diego Garcia base. Kemi Badenoch hailed the climbdown and urged the deal’s scrapping. The bill won’t feature in the King’s Speech, and senior figures call for an inquiry to put British interests first.
A veteran TV presenter is receiving hospital care after a suspected stroke. Admitted on Tuesday, he remains on a ward under observation as doctors monitor his condition. Colleagues have offered support while he continues treatment.
Artemis II’s crew returned safely after a 10‑day lunar mission, achieving a precise splashdown hailed as a bullseye. The flight validated life‑support and navigation systems and set a new human‑distance record.