Survivors of the 1994 Loughinisland pub attack, carried out by the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), have received millions in compensation. The attack, which claimed six lives, has long been a focal point for allegations of security force collusion.
King Charles III presented the government's legislative programme, comprising 37 bills, to the House of Lords. The address occurred amidst continued speculation regarding Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
Prime Minister Starmer announced plans to nationalise British Steel, citing a failed commercial sale and the public interest. This follows the government's previous intervention to prevent the closure of Scunthorpe's blast furnaces, crucial for virgin steel production. The move has received support from industry and unions, who emphasise the need for a long-term investment strategy.
A parliamentary group has called for a comprehensive ban on sunbed advertising and the implementation of graphic, cigarette-style warnings in tanning salons. The proposals aim to combat rising skin cancer rates, citing evidence that sunbed use before age 35 significantly increases melanoma risk.
