UK households are bracing for an estimated £280 increase in annual bills, covering council tax, energy, water, broadband, and train travel. This forecast marks another setback for families facing a rising cost of living, with inflation expected to rise soon. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized the government’s approach to free speech amidst recent controversies over policing social media statements. Additionally, television presenter Davina McCall emerged from surgery after a benign brain tumor removal, while Kemi Badenoch, the new Conservative leader, advocates for changes to hate crime laws to safeguard free expression.