Kent Police are investigating anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas following a livestreamed video showing a dinghy being slashed in Dover Harbour. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has led to Thomas being questioned under caution.
The Bank of England has indicated a greater likelihood of interest rate increases, with fixed-term mortgage payers facing an average rise of £80 per month, as the ongoing conflict with Iran continues to drive global energy price volatility. The Bank explicitly linked this outlook to the protracted impasse in the Gulf.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced heckling in Golders Green, North London, following a knife attack on two Jewish men. Protesters challenged the government's perceived inaction as ministers announced an additional £25 million for Jewish community protection.
