Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour as minimum wage increased

English mayors will soon have the authority to impose a tourist tax on overnight visitors in their cities and towns, a move aimed at generating additional revenue for local services. This new power is part of broader efforts to address the financial pressures faced by municipalities due to increasing tourism.

The Labour government is set to unveil a new North Sea Strategy during the upcoming Budget speech, which includes plans to relax drilling restrictions in the North Sea. This announcement is expected to be made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, highlighting a significant shift in energy policy.

Jamie Challis was involved in a crash in Newport and was heard leaving the scene stating, 'I gotta go.' Authorities later identified him through DNA found on the car's airbag.

Police reported that windows were smashed at a property on Ormeau Embankment, accompanied by racially-motivated graffiti sprayed on the walls. This incident is being treated as a hate crime motivated by racial bias.

Peter Ettedgui, a former classmate of Nigel Farage, has publicly accused him of antisemitic abuse during their teenage years at Dulwich College, claiming that Farage's denials of such behavior are dishonest. This revelation comes amid a wave of similar allegations from around 20 former classmates who have described Farage's conduct as racist and deeply offensive.

An image of a man has been released years after a sexual assault incident in Warlingham, where a girl was attacked while waiting for her mother after a party. This development aims to aid in identifying the suspect and bringing justice to the victim.

Trump’s envoy has denied allegations of bias while advocating for a peace plan in Sudan, where ongoing conflict has displaced 12 million people. Despite efforts to negotiate an end to the war, progress remains elusive, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in the region.

Liridon Kastrati attempted to murder a police officer by chasing him with a chainsaw. The incident has led to Kastrati being scheduled for sentencing next month, where he has been warned by the judge to expect a significant penalty.