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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham ruled out a border poll on Irish unification during his first official visit to Northern Ireland, focusing instead on public services and cost-of-living pressures.
The UK government has brought forward the rollout of specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams to all police forces in England and Wales by 18 months, now targeting completion by end of 2027, and announced additional funding for protection order teams.
Hundreds of UK military veterans have had their pensions cut after being told they were overpaid due to clerical errors, with some owing tens of thousands of pounds.
Home Office data shows the number of asylum seekers in hotels halved to about 16,000 in June 2026, with falls also in asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
Unilever has put the Colman's Mustard brand and assets up for sale to address competition concerns ahead of its proposed £48bn merger with McCormick.
WHO reports 3,205 attacks on Ukraine's healthcare system since the full-scale invasion, with fresh overnight strikes killing at least 12 civilians and injuring over 65. Attacks on humanitarian warehouses are increasing, hampering aid delivery ahead of winter.
The UK Ministry of Defence will trial powered paragliders that allow troops to fly up to 200 miles behind enemy lines, with trials starting in coming months.
Anne Donaghy, former chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, is one of three people referred to prosecutors over alleged misconduct in public office related to a former DUP mayor's clothing expenses.
A burst water main in Horley caused water supply disruption at Gatwick Airport, affecting toilets and some facilities, but flights were unaffected. SES Water repaired the main and restored supply.
Linda Kitchen, whose husband Geoff died after severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight in May 2024, has begun legal action against the airline, seeking damages for her own injuries and answers about the incident.