North Yorkshire Council is seeking £27,500 in funding from Keep Britain Tidy (KBT) to purchase equipment for removing chewing gum from pavements. The funds will be used initially in Northallerton, Scarborough, and Selby, but if successful, will be used across all areas of North Yorkshire over the next 12 months. The money is part of the Chewing Gum Task Force scheme, which aims to clean up historic gum staining and change behaviour so that more people bin their gum.

Prince Harry's barrister, Shaheed Fatima KC, claimed his client's life is at stake during final High Court arguments against the government's decision to scale back his taxpayer-funded security protection. She stated that Prince Harry has been "singled out" for "inferior treatment" and that his safety, security, and life are at risk. The barrister emphasized the human dimension of the case, highlighting the Duke of Sussex's presence during the hearing as evidence of how much this appeal means to him and his family.

The UK Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden has asked government departments to justify the existence of hundreds of public bodies, known as quangos, that are not directly controlled by ministers. The review aims to cut spending and give ministers more decision-making powers, with some quangos potentially being closed or merged. The government will consider four key principles in the review, including ministerial oversight of key policy areas and government efficiency.

Taxpayers funded £12,000 worth of media training for six ministers to promote controversial welfare cuts, including £5billion in cuts to sickness and disability benefits. The Department for Work and Pensions contracted with PR firm Freud Communications to provide "media training" for the ministers to confidently address TV and radio interviews.