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The BBC has confirmed RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will depart BBC Three and iPlayer, moving future series to World of Wonder’s Wow Presents Plus. The decision is part of the BBC’s 500 million savings drive, with the current eighth series continuing on BBC Three and iPlayer before the move. Fans and contestants warn the shift may reduce queer representation on UK screens.
A series of BBC Business reports reveal delays in cancer treatment across England and concerns about prolonged chemotherapy, brain-tumour misdiagnoses, and oversight failures at NHS trusts. Data shows 62-day treatment start rates have fallen to 69.9%, with calls for urgent action and better oversight. Several patients describe life-changing delays and incorrect treatment.
A roundup of health stories from UK outlets highlights new PSA testing insights, cancer treatment milestones, and personal journeys of patients and public figures, with emphasis on early detection, treatment progress, and resilience.
The Guardian, Independent, and related interviews reveal Finn Wolfhard reflecting on growing up in the spotlight, the enduring impact of Stand by Me, and the personal costs of fame as the Stranger Things star enters a new phase in music and public life.
Police have launched a murder investigation after three members of a single family were found dead at a house on the Cullybackey Road. Post-mortems will determine cause of death, and police say the public is not at risk. A vigil is planned for tonight as investigators work at the scene.
The BBC has highlighted a funding crisis as licence-fee income declines and audience habits shift. The corporation is exploring options from subscriptions to a universal levy while warning that current funding may not sustain its public-service mission. With 23.3 million licences active and around 80% of households paying, the BBC is under pressure to reinvent its funding model before the 2027 charter renewal.
The Independent reports that Jamie Bamber, Marian McLoughlin, Patricia Potter, Felix Uff and Anna Constable join Nicola Mitchell’s estranged relatives, the Hawkins, in EastEnders. The siblings Rose, Gemma and Jodie, and Nicola’s son Ryder will bring old wounds and new dynamics to Walford as the family’s history unfolds.
Nadia Sawalha has launched legal action against ITV after being removed from Loose Women following her public support for Palestinian rights. A petition demands a public apology and reinstatement. Sawalha asserts she has faced discrimination and harassment tied to her beliefs, while ITV has not commented.
Parliament is debating the assisted dying bill as care shortages and funding pressures dominate the debate. Proponents argue for autonomy and reform, while opponents warn about safeguards and vulnerable groups. The government is highlighting the need to fix palliative and end-of-life care first, with ministers abstaining on the vote. The issue remains highly contested amid demonstrations and ongoing scrutiny of safeguards.