‘Drunken thug’ banned from every pub in the country

Grace Davidson received the UK's first womb transplant from her sister and gave birth to baby Amy Isobel after a closely monitored pregnancy. The medical team, led by Professor Richard Smith and consultant surgeon Isabel Quiroga, expressed joy at the successful birth of Amy, the first baby born after a womb transplant in the UK. The procedure, costing £25,000 for a deceased donor and £30,000 for a living donor, has been successful in all cases,...

Previous plans to develop London’s Custom House have been rejected, but real estate company Jastar Capital is now looking to turn the Grade I listed property into a luxury hotel with a spa, café, and restaurant. Plans promise new windows, a spa, and public access all year, with a focus on sensitively upgrading the historically important parts of the building while enhancing its architectural features. The proposed revitalization aims to bring this iconic London landmark...

Luana Dougherty, a care worker, exploited her mother's Alzheimer's to steal her life savings, making withdrawals and transfers totaling thousands of pounds. Jailed for fraud, she was ordered to repay the proceeds by selling her second-hand car. Her actions left her mother anxious and distressed, impacting the family's ability to provide proper care and forcing reliance on the local authority for support. Full Article

Aldi and Lidl are currently exempt from competition laws restricting big supermarkets, giving them an advantage over rivals. The ban on using 'restrictive land' clauses to block competitors nearby applies to major chains like Tesco and Sainsbury's, who have faced over 220 breaches. The Competition and Markets Authority is reviewing the situation, considering including Aldi and Lidl in the ban or removing it altogether to ensure a level playing field. Full Article

In a speech addressing the global economic turmoil caused by Trump's tariffs, the Prime Minister acknowledges that tariffs are not beneficial. Keir Starmer has been vocal on this issue, discussing it at Labour's local elections campaign launch and in various media outlets. Despite the ongoing discussions, it remains unclear if a coherent strategy is in place to address the impact of the tariffs. Full Article

Ministers and over 70 Members of Parliament gathered for a photo call in support of Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, who were banned from entering Israel. This incident marked the first time British MPs had faced such a restriction. Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Treasury Chief Secretary Darren Jones were among those present, showing solidarity with the detained MPs. The event was organized by Rochdale MP Paul Waugh, highlighting the unacceptable nature of the travel...