Business lobby pushes pension reform, Europe warned of Russia hybrid threat, hospice funding plea emerges

The British Chambers of Commerce, which speaks for more than 65,000 companies, has urged the government to abolish the pension triple lock, suggesting the saved funds be used to combat youth unemployment. Intelligence officials warned that Europe is losing its fight against Russia's hybrid war, pointing to a failed drone strike on Leipzig airport as a wake-up call, though Moscow denies involvement. An unnamed Home Office whistle-blower told the press that many asylum seekers use the same narrative, while the department maintains each claim is examined on its own merits.

Former Labour minister Lord Blunkett appealed to Andy Burnham to secure additional money for hospice and end-of-life care, aligning with a coalition of almost 300 MPs and peers seeking to close a £745 million funding shortfall. The All England Club announced it will bar a prominent tennis influencer from Wimbledon after disruptive incidents at the US Open. Finally, a US museum displayed red leather sofas formerly used by visitors to London's National Gallery, despite being deemed fire-hazardous and hard to clean.