The owner of Toby Carvery apologized for felling an ancient oak tree in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield, which was beloved by the local community. The pub chain's contractors cut down the tree on April 3 after consulting with employed tree experts who deemed it dying and a risk to the public. However, Enfield Council conducted an inspection in December 2024 and found the tree to be healthy and posed no risk. As a result, the council plans to pursue legal action against Mitchells & Butlers for felling the £1million-valued tree, which has sparked outrage among residents. The CEO of Mitchells & Butlers apologized for the upset caused, stating that one of their team members acted in good faith based on expert advice.

A woman ate excessive amounts of carrots daily, consuming up to five medium-sized carrots per day, in an attempt to boost her health. She began noticing her skin turning orange and self-diagnosed herself with carotenemia after researching online. After cutting back on carrot consumption, she shared a before-and-after comparison of photos, showing the significant improvement in her skin tone from bright orange to normal.

Michael Baird, a Highland councillor, has been suspended for two months after breaching the councillors' code of conduct. The Standards Commission found that Baird was "disrespectful" towards the chair and committee of a local community group over plans to transform Carbisdale Castle. Baird had sent an email stating he would not support future funding for the village hall unless they backed a land purchase, which was deemed as "effectively threatening to use his position and influence". He has accepted that his correspondence may have been interpreted as "discourteous" and apologised "unequivocally".

Gold prices have reached a new high, jumping to $3,357.40 per ounce, as investors worry about the impact of the US-China trade war on the economy. The increase follows comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell that President Trump’s tariff policies could lead to slower growth, higher prices, and increased unemployment risks. Analysts say gold is in "full lifeboat mode" as investors seek safe haven assets during times of economic uncertainty.