UK government abandons plan to stop paying coastguard volunteers

UK minister Shabana Mahmood has set out proposed changes to the rules governing how legal migrants can settle in the country. The changes could affect eligibility and timelines for settlement, with significant implications for migrants and their families.

Radiologists have warned that cancer patients are deteriorating because of staff shortages in imaging services. The warning highlights how workforce gaps can delay diagnosis and treatment, posing risks to patient outcomes. It matters because timely scans and care are critical for cancer patients.

Labour is ending cooperation with Green councillors in 11 UK local authorities after the Greens adopted a policy describing Zionism as racism. The move affects local council arrangements and highlights tensions over Israel-Palestine policy in municipal politics.

In a Guardian opinion article, former UK prime minister Gordon Brown argues that a global “youthquake” is underway because governments have broken promises to young people. He says young people know these promises have failed, making it a challenge to leaders and institutions.

A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has drawn attention to low vaccination rates among the Amish, with health officials saying it is clear the community is under-vaccinated. Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications, making clusters in under-immunized groups a public health concern. Officials are working to contain the spread and encourage vaccination.