Christian Bittar has rate-rigging conviction quashed
Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader, has had his conviction for rigging interest rates quashed. The Court of Appeal also acquitted five former Barclays traders.
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Passport-free airport e-gates begin UK rollout
Travellers can now pass through UK airport e-gates without showing a passport, with East Midlands Airport first to offer the new contactless system. The rollout to all UK airports is expected by early 2027.
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Green party ends blanket opposition to nuclear power
Green party members have voted to end their blanket opposition to nuclear power. The motion allows elected representatives to assess nuclear projects case by case.
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No 10 says Man City not ‘above the rules’ after Burnham backlash
Downing Street has said Manchester City are not “above the rules” after a backlash over Andy Burnham’s comments on the club’s financial breaches. The prime minister’s spokesperson stressed the initial judgment was serious.
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RAF Fairford bomb plot tip-off farmer says police never followed up
A farmer near RAF Fairford says he warned police about a suspected bomb plot but never heard back. The case is raising serious questions about how tip-offs at UK military bases are handled.
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Wealth tax among key demands as Burnham faces inequality pressure
Campaigners are pushing Andy Burnham to embrace a regional wealth tax and sweeping anti-poverty measures across Greater Manchester. The Mayor’s office says it’s reviewing the proposals, but hasn’t committed to action yet.
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Mental distress in young people is rising, says review chief
The head of an official review into children’s mental health says young people aren’t oversensitive — the crisis is real and the data proves it. Professor Peter Fonagy is calling for urgent action as one in five children now meets the threshold for a probable mental health disorder.
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Eurovision song choices to face scrutiny from UK MPs
MPs are set to formally examine how the BBC selects Britain’s Eurovision entries, following Look Mum No Computer’s last-place finish with just one point in May. The parliamentary inquiry will scrutinise the selection process, investment levels, and long-term strategy.
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Westminster’s time is ending, devolved leaders warn UK government
The leaders of Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin have united to warn that Westminster’s era of centralised control is drawing to a close. Their joint message signals a coordinated push for constitutional change across Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Andy Burnham as UK prime minister: What the world can expect
Andy Burnham has made the unlikely leap from Manchester mayor to Downing Street, and allies and rivals alike are scrambling to understand what his premiership will look like. From NATO commitments to a sweeping domestic care agenda, the early signals are bold — but the constraints are real.
