Prime Minister Burnham is scheduled to meet former US President Donald Trump in New York, aiming to establish areas of mutual understanding. The visit also includes an address to the UN General Assembly where Burnham is expected to focus on artificial intelligence.
A woman sexually assaulted by Dr Krishna Singh nearly 40 years ago, when six months pregnant, has encouraged other victims to report their experiences. Singh was sentenced to 12 years in 2022 for sexual offences against 47 patients over four decades, with police suggesting the actual number of victims is far higher. Thompsons Solicitors is currently pursuing civil action against NHS Lanarkshire on behalf of 31 former patients.
The UK government anticipates the release of over 1,000 pages of documents detailing Peter Mandelson's tenure as ambassador to Washington, including more than 160 pages of his text messages and WhatsApps. This release, described as the largest government publication outside the Chilcot Inquiry, is expected to expose internal interactions and disagreements within Whitehall.
