Hungary’s FM warns EU plans to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine could escalate conflict, calling it an unprecedented war provocation.
Rishi Sunak tells the Covid inquiry ministers were advised not to introduce restriction too early, as scrutiny grow over lockdown timing and pandemic decision.
Chief Rabbi links Bondi attack to pro-Gaza chants like 'river to the sea.' Urges arrests, tougher laws amid UK antisemitism rise. Ministers back action.
Ukraine-US peace talks continue in Berlin as Kyiv weighs dropping NATO ambitions, while EU leaders discuss security guarantees and financial support.
UK house prices could rise 2–4% in 2026, Nationwide predicts, as falling interest rates, rising wages, and improved affordability support buyers.
Campaigners urge scrapping the RUI system in England and Wales, citing years-long rape investigations that harm survivors and leave suspects in legal limbo.
Equalities watchdog chair Mary-Ann Stephenson urges the public to follow new single-sex space rules while balancing women’s and trans rights.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a setback to UK planning reforms after senior adviser Catherine Howard quits the Treasury amid deregulation disputes.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood dismisses US warnings of “civilisational erasure,” defending migration, multiculturalism and Muslim contributions in the UK.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls reports of a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer “rubbish” amid growing Labour unrest.