The UK government plans to mandate the installation of heat pumps in most homes to reduce emissions and tackle the climate crisis, with costs potentially reaching £5,690 after a government grant, while ensuring homes also have improved insulation.

Emergency courts established during the pandemic will remain operational to address a significant backlog in the legal system, with court trials potentially delayed until 2028 due to an overwhelming number of pending cases and limited judicial capacity.

Union leaders in the UK are urging the government to ban a kitchen worktop material linked to a severe lung disease impacting tradespeople, following similar actions in Australia and citing at least 18 cases and two deaths in the UK.

Four former sub-postmasters, who were wrongly convicted due to the faulty Post Office Horizon IT system and helped expose the scandal, have been recognised with honours for their services to justice, yet many are still awaiting compensation.