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NHS England: transgender patients to be placed in hospital wards by biological sex

NHS England has issued new guidance under which transgender patients must be placed in hospital wards and use sanitary facilities according to their biological sex rather than their gender identity. The guidance follows the UK Supreme Court ruling of April 2025. Human rights organisations have expressed concerns about the practical implementation of the document.

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Russell Brand's accuser tells court she feared pregnancy after alleged rape

The trial of Russell Brand, who faces seven charges including three counts of rape, continues at Southwark Crown Court. One of six complainants said the comedian 'turned from camp and friendly into a monster' before the alleged assault in 1999, and that she feared pregnancy and did not report to police out of fear for her career. Brand denies all charges.

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Reform UK scandal: ITV hidden-camera footage shows racist remarks by party councillors and candidates

ITV News' investigation 'Undercover: A Year in Reform', based on more than a year of hidden-camera footage, recorded racist, cruel and sexist remarks by several Reform UK councillors and candidates. The party said investigations and suspensions have begun; leader Nigel Farage had previously promised to root out 'rotten apples'. Opposition parties criticised Reform.

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UK threatens Eritrea with visa ban over refusal to accept returned migrants

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood threatened to ban Eritreans from entry entirely if Asmara does not agree to accept more returned migrants arriving on small boats and foreign offenders. From Thursday, Eritrean diplomats will be restricted to movement within London. Asmara called the measures a 'political trick', which the UK Home Office rejects.

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Zelensky visits London: Burnham balances support for Kyiv with relations with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London took place after Donald Trump's sharp change of course, in which he lifted sanctions on Russian diesel products and called for Zelensky's replacement. Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised Ukraine 'further and faster' assistance, to speed up missile deliveries, and declared Britain's role as a 'bridge' between Kyiv and Washington, while avoiding criticism of Trump.

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Holidays remain a priority for Britons, but demand for budget-friendly trips is growing — ABTA report

According to the ABTA Holiday Habits 2026/27 report, 70% of adults in the UK plan to travel abroad in the next 12 months, despite the cost-of-living crisis and geopolitical upheavals. Only 7% are giving up holidays because of prices, but many are saving on accommodation and dining. City breaks have overtaken beach holidays for the first time, while Spain remains the most popular destination.

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