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SUBSCRIPTION TRAP BAN
Regulators advance ban on subscription traps by three months.
Increased consumer protections expected.

RICHARD TICE INVESTIGATION
Richard Tice faces scrutiny from parliamentary standards watchdog. Will Reform UK have to rebrand and start again?
Consequences could impact his political career.

STARMER RESIGNS
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister and Labour leader.
Potential leadership change prompts debate over party direction.

EXTREME HEAT WARNING
Met Office issues amber warning for extreme temperatures
Residents urged to stay indoors and hydrate

UNDER-16 SOCIAL MEDIA BAN
UK government announces new legislation on social media for under-16s.
Parents express concerns over potential impacts on children’s social interactions.

DEFENCE SECRETARY RESIGNS
John Healey steps down amid political turmoil.
Leadership changes anticipated as government faces increasing scrutiny.

JD VANCE CRITICISES
JD Vance questions UK policing methods in Henry Nowak case.
David Lammy responds, asserting Vance’s comments are misguided.

GOOGLE AI TRANSPARENCY
UK regulator mandates transparency in Google AI search results
Media sites gain option to opt out of AI-generated content. The UK and Taiwan have collaborated to host a workshop on industrial decarbonisation.

CROSS-PARTY COUNCIL
Burnham allies form council to counter Reform UK government plans.
Coordination aims to bolster opposition and unite various parties.

HAVING LOSSES
Labour faces backlash as Starmer under pressure
Party’s election defeats spark calls for leadership change