MPs expelled by Israel receive show of support from Commons colleagues

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

Paul Ormond, who had consumed 10 pints of lager, assaulted a man at a pub in Retford, causing severe facial fractures requiring reconstructive surgery. Ormond pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm, was labeled a 'drunken thug' by the judge, and banned from all pubs in England and Wales for two years. He must also wear an alcohol monitoring tag, perform 120 hours of unpaid work, and pay £7,500 in compensation to the victim. Full...

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