The UK's threat level has been lifted from "substantial" to "severe" for the first time in more than four years.
The inquiry into the Southport attack, which killed three girls, enters its second phase with a promise from Chairman Sir Adrian Fulford to prevent future atrocities by addressing "violence-fixated individuals." The inquiry will examine case studies and current laws, with the Home Secretary accepting recommendations to protect the public.
Vistry Group, a major UK housebuilder, anticipates a first-half loss of £30m due to significant price cuts on unsold homes. The company has reduced its inventory of private homes from £600m to under £300m, with average discounts rising to 7.1%.
The Guardian investigation reveals that bankers reported potential money laundering concerns to the National Crime Agency (NCA) regarding transactions involving senior Reform UK figures, including Nigel Farage and Richard Tice. Suspicious activity reports (SARs) were filed over donations and loans, prompting scrutiny of the party's finances and adherence to electoral rules.
The highly anticipated fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua may take place at Wembley Stadium in London. Saudi official Turki Alalshikh wants the bout staged in England but timed for a global audience, potentially starting as late as 4 AM GMT to accommodate US viewers. This would require dispensation from Wembley's usual 11 PM curfew.
European trade unions are pushing for new laws to address deadly heat stress in the workplace, linked to hundreds of annual deaths. They seek enforceable thermal limits, heat risk assessments, and rights to breaks and adjusted hours, as climate change intensifies occupational health risks.
Cubans across the island protested nationwide power cuts by banging pots on Tuesday evening. Fuel shortages, worsened by US sanctions, have led to extensive rolling blackouts, with some rural areas experiencing up to 70 hours without power. President Díaz-Canel blamed the US, while the US Ambassador pointed to the Cuban government's mismanagement.
