Prostate cancer screening not expected to be made widely available in UK

Talks between the UK and the EU regarding the UK's participation in the EU defence fund have collapsed, primarily due to disagreements over a fee that would enable UK defence firms to access a larger portion of loans. This breakdown in negotiations highlights ongoing tensions between the two sides following the UK's departure from the EU.

Asda has reported a 3.8% decline in total sales to £5.1 billion for the three months ending September, attributing the drop to both government actions that have undermined consumer confidence and internal IT issues that led to product shortages. Comparable store sales also fell by 2.8% during this period.

UK energy bill payers will contribute £2 billion annually to EDF, the French government-owned company, for the construction of two nuclear power stations, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, as per government figures. This funding will commence once Hinkley Point C begins operations in 2030 under a contracts-for-difference system that ensures fixed payments for low-carbon energy generation.

France has announced a new policy to intercept small boats crossing the English Channel, following pressure from UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who communicated directly with President Emmanuel Macron regarding the issue. This shift aims to address ongoing concerns about illegal immigration and enhance border security between the two nations.

Irish author Sally Rooney informed the High Court that she may be unable to publish new books in the UK and might have to withdraw existing titles due to the government's ban on the activist group Palestine Action, which has been classified as a terrorist organization.

Sally Rooney's books may face withdrawal from sale in the UK due to a court ruling regarding the government's classification of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. Rooney has expressed her intention to use royalties from her work to support Palestine Action, which has sparked legal challenges against the ban.

Provisional figures indicate that net migration to the UK has sharply declined to 204,000 in the year ending June 2025, reflecting a significant drop in arrivals for work and study. This trend marks a notable shift in the UK's immigration landscape, which has been under scrutiny since Brexit.

Irish author Sally Rooney has informed the High Court that she is unlikely to publish new works in the UK while the ban on the activist group Palestine Action remains in place, citing her public support for the group as a potential reason for her books disappearing from UK stores altogether.