Natural England says it will be challenging to keep King Charles's coastal path fully open in parts of the south.
Trump Accounts, launching July 4, aim to help children build financial security. While offering early investing benefits, experts question if they will close the gender gap in retirement savings due to factors like lower earnings and caregiving responsibilities for women.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a £15bn increase in UK military spending, raising it to £80bn annually by 2029, to be funded by cutting other investment budgets, including some road and energy projects. The delayed plan aims to reverse the "hollowing out" of armed forces and has led to two ministerial resignations.
Lobbying efforts are intensifying against a proposed ban on defense contractors buying back their own stock, an amendment to the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House Rules Committee is considering the measure, which industry groups argue restricts corporate governance and capital allocation.
A builder who left families with unfinished extensions and water pouring into their homes has been jailed for two years. Christian Williams, 54, admitted theft and fraud, scamming victims out of over £30,000. He benefited £163,051 from his crimes but could only pay back £1.
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature globally, allowing users to chat using unique usernames instead of phone numbers, enhancing privacy. The optional feature, which will be gradually activated, aims to give users more control over their contact information, though some privacy concerns remain regarding Meta's overall data collection practices and potential for scams.
Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for defrauding Netflix of $11m. He misused funds intended for a sci-fi series, spending them on luxury items and cryptocurrency, leading to federal fraud and money laundering convictions.
