British playwright, screenwriter and producer
A short film, Echoes, explores how two men confront trauma and mental health while reconciling past events at a former school. The project, led by Walters and Nathalie Emmanuel with director Alex Lanipekun, features on-set mental health support and politicians a reflection on masculinity and violence, drawing parallels with a TV series about toxic culture.
Reform UK plans to abolish PIP and the health element of UC are under scrutiny as critics warn the proposals would push disabled people into poverty. Leveraging a tougher needs assessment, the party promises a return-to-work scheme and restrictions on benefits for long-term claimants.
The HBO Max Harry Potter TV reboot has begun casting a new generation to star as Harry, Ron and Hermione. Felton, now 38, has stepped back from screens to mentor 14-year-old Lox Pratt in the adaptation, while Grint is expected to join Broadway’s revival of the characters. The BBC notes the shift comes with late-career reflections on fame and a new wave of fans who never saw the films first time around.