The UK government is reshaping planning by letting officers decide simple applications, recruiting hundreds of new planners and rolling out an AI system that could halve processing times.
by Thomas Wood
British prime minister Andy Burnham signals willingness to discuss a formal apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, while firmly dismissing any financial reparations, ahead of a Commonwealth leaders summit in the Caribbean.
King Charles lands in Guyana for a two‑day state visit, honoring six decades of partnership, confronting the legacy of slavery and highlighting climate and trade cooperation.
Houthi rebels have launched precise missile and drone strikes on a Saudi military base in Sharurah, marking a significant escalation in Yemen’s ongoing conflict.
