The BT Tower in London is set for a significant transformation into a luxury hotel after MCR acquired the landmark for £275 million. New plans include a rooftop pool, a 360-degree revolving observation deck, and the redevelopment of the Podium Building for events and dining. Completion is anticipated by 2033.

Robert Bush, a Hull-based funeral director, was sentenced at Hull Crown Court after pleading guilty to 30 counts of preventing lawful burials. Distressing evidence emerged regarding his handling of deceased individuals, including a stillborn baby found unburied in an envelope after nearly two years.