Daily brief
A statue of Winston Churchill in London was vandalized with red graffiti, including the phrase 'Zionist war criminal' and other anti-Israel messages, in an apparent protest action related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
A review of UK visas has been launched by Home Office advisers to attract top talent.
Kinship carers in England are to be given financial support in a new government pilot scheme.
UK activists are planning protests over the climate and social impacts of AI data centers.
A Reform conference held at the Church of England's headquarters has angered some Christian groups.