Children's Commissioner declares 'state of emergency' on young people's lives
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A report by the Children's Commissioner describes a country where safety, mental health, and education depend on a postcode lottery. The commissioner has declared a state of emergency for the nation's youth, citing stark regional divides that determine how well a child might fare.
The Office for National Statistics finds that over a million people who have never smoked have taken up vaping, while those over 50 find themselves at the other end of the economic curve, struggling to find work and running out of money. The Chancellor reportedly plans to offer the hospitality sector some relief by cutting business rates for pubs, cafes, and salons in the next budget.
A mayor for Reform UK is under police investigation for allegedly showing naked pictures of himself to a female colleague. This follows a separate controversy for the party after an activist suggested housing asylum seekers in concentration camps. Meanwhile, the police in France are facing different questions after deploying UK-funded vehicles to manage student protesters.