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Joshua Kerry has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Police have said they believe the 78‑year‑old was attacked at her home in Haytor, Devon, on 8 July and found dead on 9 July. Counter-terrorism teams have taken the lead while investigators continue to probe motive.
A hot mic shows UK politicians joking about early release for prisoners. The comments refer to the government’s prison policy and the controversial Sentencing Act. Both Labour and Conservative leaders condemn the remarks; ministers apologise.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act does not permit lawsuits for monetary damages against prison staff, even when a prisoner’s religious rights are violated. The decision maintains that liability cannot attach to individual employees who did not consent to be sued.
Multiple Edinburgh schools face overcrowding as VAT on private school fees is cited as contributing to demand shifts. Parents report cramped spaces, with pupils eating in toilets and sharing facilities while councils contemplate urgent action and longer-term plans.
The Supreme Court has ruled that geofence warrants—used to identify suspects by collecting location data from people in a crime scene area—are subject to Fourth Amendment protections. The justices have affirmed that location data collected by third parties still warrants a warrant, focusing on privacy expectations in the digital age. The decision sends the case back to lower courts for further analysis.