Village secedes over migrants amid climbing inflation.
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A small village in Oxfordshire has held a symbolic vote to 'leave the UK' in protest against government plans to house migrants in the area, a move that has captured national attention. Meanwhile, the country's economic landscape has shifted with the UK's inflation rate climbing to 3.1% for the year ending in August, according to the Office for National Statistics.
In a significant development in the Lucy Letby case, an inquiry has found that three baby murders might have been prevented if police had intervened sooner, leading to strong condemnation of former hospital executives for their handling of the situation. Separately, the government is considering an expanded scheme to offer taxpayer-funded jobs to young people aged 18-24, aiming to help them move off benefits.
Further domestic news includes concerns over the legality of major political donations, with reports suggesting Westminster's efforts to address mega-donors might be too late. Victims of the Southport attack have also been affected by a data breach, and new research highlights how wealth from the slave trade remains embedded in Britain's financial system.