UK spending on subscriptions has grown rapidly, with recent figures suggesting around £1.6 billion is spent annually on unwanted subscriptions.

The government has announced new consumer protection rules, due to take effect in January 2027, requiring clearer information, renewal reminders and easier cancellation.

Subscriptions can continue renewing automatically, sometimes leaving customers paying for services they have forgotten about or no longer want.

Schools in England already teach basic first aid, including CPR, as part of compulsory health education.

A recent proposal would expand this to practical emergency-response skills, such as recognising danger, contacting emergency services and controlling serious bleeding.

Supporters argue this could better prepare pupils for emergencies, while critics raise concerns about curriculum pressures, training requirements and costs.

The government recently dropped proposals to introduce judge-only trials for certain criminal cases carrying shorter prison sentences.

The proposals aimed to reduce delays in the Crown Court, where a substantial backlog of cases has developed.

Supporters argued that judge-only trials could allow cases to be heard more quickly and reduce pressure on the courts.

Critics argued that jury trials provide public participation in the justice system and an independent check on judicial decision-making.