Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister, stated he communicated to former US President Donald Trump that the UK would maintain a pragmatic stance regarding North Sea oil and gas resources. Burnham emphasised the necessity of utilising these resources given the current economic struggles faced by the populace, directly challenging narratives for an immediate cessation of fossil fuel extraction.
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) will begin contacting tens of thousands of bereaved families in the coming weeks following a scandal where deceased relatives' funds were not fully paid out. The errors affected 34,000 estates, totalling £476 million, with payments expected to commence in the coming months.
The UK government has approached major supermarkets with a proposal for voluntary price caps on essential groceries, such as bread, eggs, and milk. In return, retailers could see an easing of packaging regulations and potential delays to upcoming healthy food rules. Some supermarket chains have reportedly expressed strong opposition to the plan, which aims to address the current 3.7% food inflation rate.
