The UK government has announced a budget with a £40 billion increase in taxes and borrowing, aimed at funding significant investments in public services such as the NHS and schools.

A teenager in Southport has been charged with serious offences involving three incidents and the production of a hazardous substance, raising public safety concerns.

A person has been imprisoned for using artificial intelligence to manipulate images of children into inappropriate content, highlighting the need for regulation around emerging technologies.

A pregnant woman tragically fell from a tower block, with ongoing questions surrounding the circumstances, while her unborn child survived and is reportedly doing well.