The parents of a victim in the Southport stabbing attack have expressed 'devastation' after discovering confidential court documents, including victim personal statements, were accessed without authorisation. The Ministry of Justice has launched an urgent investigation into the breach, which occurred on the court's public terminals.
Shadow Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has dismissed the implementation of rent controls in England, asserting that the existing Renters (Reform) Bill is already producing a substantial effect on the housing market.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has issued a sharp rebuke to government ministers following a recorded exchange regarding prisoner releases. The incident involved Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who has since apologised for his comments.
The UK's annual inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), decreased to 7.9% in June, down from 8.7% in May. While this fall offers some reprieve, economic analysts project that inflation will increase again in July, influenced by rising fuel costs.
