Police said a fire destroyed or severely damaged four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green and are treating it as suspected arson and antisemitic hate crime.
New Femicide Census data recorded 108 women killed by men, or in cases where a man was charged, in the UK in the past 12 months, including 19 mothers in cases where sons are suspected. Labour MP Jess Phillips is due to read the 108 names in the Commons during the International Women’s Day debate. The government said its violence against women and girls strategy is backed by £1bn, while campaigners called for more targeted support and funding.
Jeanette Dickson, chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, said anti-migrant rhetoric and reported racist abuse are discouraging overseas doctors and nurses from working in the NHS. She cited regulator workforce data indicating fewer overseas staff are arriving and more are leaving, and said the service relies heavily on internationally qualified clinicians. The Department of Health and Social Care said it will support overseas staff and that the NHS has zero tolerance for racism.
UK defence officials said British air-defence personnel at the Erbil coalition air base shot down two drones during an overnight attack, while other UAVs struck the site. They said several US service members suffered minor injuries and no British personnel were hurt. Officials described the drones as “Iranian-linked” and said it was unclear whether Iran or aligned militia groups carried out the operation.
