Europe United Kingdom Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has decided to appeal to the Supreme Court to overturn the decision of two High Court judges to allow his extradition to the United States
Europe United Kingdom Downing Street announced a ban on social media for children under 16; the news has raised mixed reactions, with some questioning how the socials were chosen, others arguing there i son evidence minors are better off with no social media profiles
Europe United Kingdom Knife robberies are 21% than they were in June 2024, according to latest Home Office figures; offences fell from 15.918 in summer 2024 to 12.633 by March 2026, with thousands fewer people experiencing the fear and financial impact of this violent crime
Europe United Kingdom The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009, was passed by the House of Commons and the House of Lords and now awaits royal assent; when enacted, it will introduce a permanent restriction
Europe United Kingdom An outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent, with 27 reported cases and two victims, has prompted an immediate response including screening, preventative antibiotic treatment and vaccines; NHS has raised a national alert asking to report any symptoms