Accessibility & Faith: A disabled Muslim man says mosque access is often blocked by more than the front door, urging communities to treat accessibility as a whole-life issue. Kidnapping Appeal: Police in Malawi are searching for British mother Nusrat Osman, snatched by four men; the UK Foreign Office is in touch with local authorities and a £12,600 reward is offered. Work Rights: Labour plans to strengthen flexible-working rights so bosses must meet staff who request flexibility and explain refusals. Police Misconduct: A Met officer was sacked after telling a colleague he hoped she’d “get raped” on her way home. Whisky Row: “English Whisky” gains legal protection, sparking backlash from Scottish distillers. AI Regulation: Lawmakers warn Britain lacks a fit-for-purpose AI legal framework and push for a broader bill with an independent regulator. Energy Bills: Middle East tensions could lift UK household bills further, with analysts warning of higher inflation pressure. Reform UK Wales: Dan Thomas quits as Reform leader in Wales after an arrest on suspicion of assault and coercive behaviour. Community & Culture: A Norfolk wool womenswear brand and a “Great British Breakfast” combining ingredients from across the UK both highlight homegrown creativity. Missing Child: Suffolk Police search for 3-year-old Noah after he was separated from a relative at a playground.