Psychiatrist 'unable to section Nottingham killer'
Dr Mike Skelton assessed Valdo Calocane the day after he assaulted a flatmate in Nottingham in 2022.

Dr Mike Skelton assessed Valdo Calocane the day after he assaulted a flatmate in Nottingham in 2022.

The UK government will issue a full state apology to those affected by historical forced adoptions in England. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed the apology, calling it a "shameful period" in UK history, with the Prime Minister expected to make further statements.

BBC Director General Matt Brittin announced sweeping cuts, including programme scrapping and compulsory redundancies, to save £500m over three years. Around 2,000 jobs are expected to be lost as the corporation reviews its TV and radio network to adapt to digital audiences.

Austin MacPhee, Aston Villa's set-piece coach, is gaining recognition for his integral role in the team's success. His unconventional career path, from Scottish amateur football to coaching Portugal and scouting for Mexico, highlights his unique journey.

Blackpool CC, a historic cricket ground that has hosted legendary players, is facing challenges. The Lancashire men's team's recent defeats and relegation, coupled with internal club disputes and economic struggles in the town, cast a shadow over its future, despite efforts to engage refugees and attract new talent.

The family of British citizens Craig and Lindsay Foreman, imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges, urges that their release be a condition of any US-Iran peace deal. They highlight the "moment of fear" for families of foreign detainees.

UK inflation held steady at 2.8% in May, defying expectations of a rise. This suggests the Middle East conflict's impact on living costs may be less severe than feared, despite high fuel prices. Economists are downgrading inflation forecasts and questioning future interest rate hikes.