Amid rising inflation concerns following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s recent budget, Prince William described the past year as the hardest of his life due to personal family health battles. The Bank of England warned of potential inflation increases as lenders raise mortgage costs, despite recent interest rate cuts. In the U.S., President Joe Biden emphasized national unity after Donald Trump’s election victory. Additionally, a controversial independent review revealed a decades-long cover-up of abuse within the Church of England, which has drawn public scrutiny towards church leadership.