Jenrick’s economic plan: Tax cuts and deregulation at the core
Robert Jenrick has unveiled a sweeping economic plan centred on cutting income tax to 17p and slashing regulatory costs by £14 billion. But not everyone in his own party is buying it.
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Russian warship fires warning shots near British couple in English Channel
A retired British couple have spoken to BBC Newsnight about the moment a Russian warship fired warning shots near their sailing boat in the English Channel. David and Lid Bowen described the experience as ‘surreal’ and say they had already changed course before the shots were fired.
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UK division worse now than before Brexit, says Kim Leadbeater
Kim Leadbeater says Britain feels more divided today than it did during the Brexit years, warning politicians are failing to address deepening social fractures. Her words carry particular weight given her sister Jo Cox was killed by a far-right extremist in 2016.
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Learning-disability nurses in UK face ‘absolute crisis’, union warns
The number of learning-disability nurses in England has fallen by more than 84 percent since the 1970s, leaving specialists and families warning that the crisis can no longer be ignored. Trade unions are demanding immediate government intervention before the workforce shrinks beyond recovery.
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NHS maternity report warned of Nottingham failures years before inquiry
A previously unpublished NHS report flagged serious maternity failures at Nottingham hospitals years before a major inquiry was launched. The document identified 14 specific concerns, including staffing shortfalls and a culture of silence around safety issues.
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Glasgow Rams American football team folds after just two games
Glasgow’s newly formed American football team, the Rams, has collapsed after just two games, leaving players angry over poor training conditions and a US trip that never happened. One former player has spoken out about the chaos behind the scenes.
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Net zero economy surges as UK government doubles climate bet
Britain’s net zero economy now supports over 765,000 jobs and generated £74 billion in turnover last year, as the government signals it won’t ease off climate targets. Solar power hit record installation figures in 2024, reshaping the country’s energy landscape faster than many predicted.
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Mondelez defends staying in Russia despite Ukraine war pressure
Mondelez International CEO Dirk Van de Put has defended the Cadbury owner’s continued presence in Russia, calling it the “right decision” despite sustained pressure over the Ukraine war. The company employs around 3,000 people in Russia and shows no signs of leaving.
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Starmer ‘very pleased’ after arson attack convictions in 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was ‘very pleased for my family’s sake’ after two men were convicted of carrying out a series of arson attacks connected to him in early 2025. The verdicts came after an 11-day trial at the Old Bailey.
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UK under-16s social media ban: what parents need to know
The UK government wants to ban under-16s from Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat — but the mechanics of enforcement are far from simple. Here’s what we know so far about which apps are affected and how age verification might actually work.
