Quarter of police forces missing basic policies on sexual offences, says Sarah Everard report

Robin Smith, the former England cricketer born in South Africa, has passed away at the age of 62. Smith was known for his impressive batting skills, having scored over 4,000 Test runs during his career in the late 1980s and 90s.

Sarah Everard's mother has expressed deep anguish over her daughter's final hours as a report into women's safety has been released, revealing systemic failures in police responses to sexual offences. The report highlights the ongoing impact of Everard's murder on public safety and trust in law enforcement.

Former England cricketer Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, leaving his family and former county Hampshire devastated. Smith had a notable career, playing 62 Tests and 71 one-day internationals for England from 1988 to 1996, and was particularly recognized for his performance against fast bowlers, including a high score of 175 against the West Indies in 1994.

A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape. The incident has raised significant concerns regarding the behavior of public figures and the implications of such serious allegations.

Twelve prisoners in England and Wales were mistakenly released from custody in the past month, as confirmed by Justice Secretary David Lammy. This brings the total number of such incidents to twelve, with two of the released individuals still at large. Lammy stated that despite these occurrences, the overall trend of errors in prisoner releases is declining due to system improvements.

UN experts have raised concerns regarding L&Q, one of England's largest social landlords, alleging that it has systematically failed to provide adequate living conditions for its tenants. A letter to the UK government highlights the case of Sanjay Ramburn, a disabled tenant who lived in an L&Q property in Forest Gate, London, without electricity and faced multiple ceiling collapses, severe damp, and mould affecting his family's health.

The Philharmonia Orchestra's recent performance at the Royal Festival Hall in London featured the UK premiere of Fazil Say's piano concerto, Mother Earth, alongside works by Sibelius and Dvorak. The concert highlighted themes of nature and showcased the orchestra's versatility under the direction of conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali.

The UK Labour government has announced a comprehensive action plan to eliminate new HIV cases in England by 2030, which includes routine testing for HIV at Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments. This initiative, set to be detailed on World Aids Day, aims to re-engage individuals who have disengaged from HIV care and includes a £170 million funding package for opt-out testing in high-prevalence areas such as London and Manchester.