Government gathers evidence on public support for rejoining EU
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The government is actively gathering evidence on public opinion regarding a potential return to the European Union, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly considering a second Brexit vote. This development comes as France and Spain have expressed support for the UK to rejoin the bloc.
In other domestic news, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey's upcoming Budget will not include plans to overhaul the student loan system, despite concerns about repayment burdens. The Bank of England has warned that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence could lead to significant market disruptions. Additionally, Prime Minister Andy Burnham's proposal for voting reform is being viewed as a politically astute move for the next election, though it carries long-term risks.
The world of sport sees Manchester City's rivals pushing for severe penalties, including relegation and lifetime bans, following the club's alleged financial rule breaches. Meanwhile, the debate over the pension triple lock continues, with a growing number of Conservative MPs considering its abolition, but political pressure from the Reform party may save it. Campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen, who advocated for assisted dying, has died at 86, and victims of domestic abuse have voiced fears over the UK's early prisoner release scheme.