David Lammy chairs first meeting of board set up to improve diversity among judiciary
The lady chief justice, Sue Carr, with the justice secretary, David Lammy, in ceremonial legal robes. Photograph: James Manning/PAView image…
UK launches ‘Great British Summer Savings’ to ease family costs
Families to benefit from reduced VAT to help lower costs at theme parks, theatres, zoos, and museums.
Rural Britain is becoming ‘food desert’ for lower-income families, study finds
Over half of rural households with an annual income of under £40,000 a year struggle to access affordable and healthy…
Young and educated: Report reveals shifting demographics among UK Muslims
Muslims are young and likely to have a degree, but disadvantaged in housing while lone-parent families rise.
Israel pushes for hangings and ‘show trials’ for ‘October 7 detainees’
Israel advances legislation to try October 7 detainees in military courts, raising fears of show trials and executions.
In Mauritania, push to phase out private schools divides opinion
Officials say measure will ease systemic discrimination, but private school sector fears education quality is at risk.