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NHS England policy for trans people could have ‘a number of adverse impacts’, report finds
An NHS England internal report found new guidance requiring patients to use single-sex wards based on biological sex could cause delays, discrimination risks, and healthcare avoidance among trans people.
NI health: Rural lives not an ‘afterthought’ say campaigners
Rural health campaigners have called on Northern Ireland’s executive to establish a cross-departmental working group on rural health access, warning that remote communities face threats to timely hospital service availability.
Brewers sweep the Dodgers to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982
The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1982 with a 6-4 victory Thursday.
China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements
China’s foreign minister told Israeli President Herzog to halt West Bank settlement expansion, calling the Palestinian situation “the greatest historical injustice of this century” during talks in Azerbaijan.
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Children’s clothing retailer Carter’s is rebranding to appeal to a new generation of parents
Children’s clothing retailer Carter’s announced a rebrand this week targeting younger parents, including Generation Z, as it works to recover from recent financial underperformance and store closures.
Leading UK retailers ‘breaking law’ by not refunding customers for returned goods, Which? finds
A Which? investigation found leading UK retailers are breaking consumer law by failing to refund customers properly for returned goods, with some not reimbursing delivery costs or even the product prices themselves.
Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
Complaints to the water industry watchdog surged 84% year-on-year to record levels, driven by customer concerns over rising bills and billing clarity issues.
A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
Opposition to data center construction is surging across the US and UK, driven by concerns over electricity costs, water usage, and environmental impact, threatening to influence midterm elections.
Shoplifters carrying lists, says Shropshire M&S manager
A Marks & Spencer manager in Shropshire reports that shoplifters often arrive with prepared lists and target high-value items like alcohol and suits, with incidents peaking around Christmas and during quieter trading hours.
McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children
McLaren plans its first SUV to attract Formula One fans and wealthy buyers seeking family-friendly vehicles, backed by a £500m investment from its Abu Dhabi owner.
Sunderland gets its Kicks: Nissan to invest £170m to build new hybrid SUV
Nissan will invest £170m to produce a new hybrid SUV at its Sunderland factory, contingent on the UK weakening its electric vehicle sales mandate requirements.
Mirror publisher to cut 220 editorial jobs as readers turn to AI summaries
Mirror publisher Reach is cutting 220 editorial jobs as declining online traffic and AI-generated summaries reshape audience consumption patterns for its news outlets.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a makeover as it prepares for its ‘next 3,000’ locations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled a redesigned brand identity as the chain targets expansion to 3,000 locations, leveraging rapid growth since Blackstone’s acquisition in 2024.
Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands
With inflation figures highlighting economic challenges, Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to demonstrate fiscal discipline ahead of the Budget in six weeks, as economists question whether spending rhetoric matches reality.
Questions mount over what an AI ‘slowdown’ would look like
Major AI leaders including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei have called for slowing development pace, but significant questions remain about how such a slowdown would be enforced and what it would actually entail.
At least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
At least 21 people, including eight children, were killed when a war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza City overnight. The structure had been tilting dangerously since an Israeli strike over a year ago.