Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is advocating for increased supplies of air defence systems at a NATO meeting in Turkey. This appeal follows a series of intensified Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, which have targeted energy infrastructure and civilian areas, resulting in significant casualties.
Marc Bolland, former chief executive of Marks & Spencer, has been appointed by the government to tackle youth unemployment following a review warning of a 'lost generation'. He will convene business leaders to create opportunities for young people and advise the Work and Pensions Secretary.
The UK government has released over 1,000 pages of documents concerning Lord Mandelson's tenure as ambassador to the US, following a parliamentary vote. The documents, costing over £1 million to compile, include internal emails and hundreds of WhatsApp messages, revealing private frustrations among ministers and Lord Mandelson's critical assessment of Sir Keir Starmer's government.
