Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK mini-marts
A convenience store worker’s child rape conviction has sparked urgent calls for tighter safeguarding in UK mini-marts. Bawan Harwe used free vapes and cash to groom girls as young as 13.
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European powers push Moscow for Ukraine peace talks
France, Germany and the UK sent top diplomats to Moscow in a coordinated push to restart Ukraine peace negotiations. The surprise visit marks the most significant Western diplomatic effort since fighting intensified last month.
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Alleged hitman mimed shooting police during dramatic arrest
A man accused of being a contract killer mimed shooting at armed police officers during his arrest outside a London hotel. Johannes Natland, 31, is on trial at the Old Bailey charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
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Two migrants jailed under new small boats law in UK first
A Sudanese and Afghan national have become the first people jailed under Britain’s new small boats law after piloting overcrowded dinghies across the Channel. The landmark prosecutions mark a major escalation in the government’s crackdown on illegal crossings.
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White House urges UK to reject social media ban for under-16s
The Biden administration has warned Britain against banning social media for children under 16, in an unusual intervention that reveals deep concerns about a potential regulatory domino effect. The move comes as the UK weighs following Australia’s controversial new restrictions.
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Prostate cancer radiotherapy cut from 20 sessions to just five
Men with prostate cancer in England will benefit from new radiotherapy that cuts hospital visits from 20 to just five sessions. The NHS is rolling out stereotactic body radiotherapy across the country, transforming how the disease is treated.
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UK watchdog to review Paramount’s $110bn Warner Bros Discovery deal
Britain’s competition regulator has launched an investigation into Paramount’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. The Competition and Markets Authority will examine whether the mega-merger could harm consumers through reduced competition in streaming and broadcasting.
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Britain’s economy needs both creativity and innovation, warn experts
Britain’s economic future depends on embracing both creative excellence and technological innovation, not choosing between them. Policy makers are being urged to abandon outdated thinking that pits the arts against science.
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UK economy peaks early as war pressures mount for 2026
Britain’s economy has peaked earlier than anticipated as war-related pressures drag down growth projections for 2026. Energy costs and supply chain disruptions are squeezing businesses and consumers alike.
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Dream flat scam: student and 23 others pay same deposit
A London student paid £2,400 for a flat deposit, only to discover 23 others had done the same for the identical property. The sophisticated scam netted fraudsters over £57,000 from desperate renters.
