Westminster Council has introduced a new nighttime strategy for London, including designated “quiet zones” and “quiet nights” to address noise complaints from residents. Key areas such as Oxford Street, the Strand, and Victoria Street will be designated for late-night entertainment, while businesses will be encouraged to create calm spaces for neurodiverse individuals. The plan also includes 100 additional CCTV cameras to enhance safety, particularly for LGBTQ+ venues. However, business owners argue the policy threatens London’s nightlife, which has already seen a 19% decline since the pandemic.

UK rapper Little Simz is suing her former producer Dean Cover, aka Inflo, for allegedly failing to repay $2.2 million in loans and withholding funds meant for album recording expenses. The lawsuit claims Cover defaulted on multiple loans, including £1 million for a SAULT performance, and mishandled recording budget funds provided by Sony's AWAL unit. As a result, Simz says she faced financial penalties due to unpaid debts. Cover has yet to respond to the lawsuit.

A new study suggests that marriage significantly increases the risk of obesity, with married men being 3.2 times more likely to be classified as obese compared to their unmarried counterparts. While both sexes tend to gain weight after marriage, men face a 62% higher risk of being overweight, while women's risk increases by 39%.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the abolition of NHS England, citing the need to cut bureaucracy and bring healthcare management back under democratic control. The move aims to streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies, and redirect funds toward frontline services. Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed that the restructuring would lead to a significant reduction in administrative roles, with a greater focus on patient care.

Influencer and model Ashlyn Castro, 27, has spoken out about her relationship history in an emotional ten-minute video on TikTok. Linked in the past to high-profile figures like Terance Mann, Michael B. Jordan, and LaMelo Ball, Ashlyn set the record straight, insisting she has only had three relationships in eight years and that many rumors about her are false. She also refuted claims of running fake social media accounts and called out the harassment and speculation she has endured. Despite the backlash, Ashlyn revealed she wants to use her platform to discuss mental health moving forward.

Thomas Markle has spoken out against his daughter, Meghan Markle, following the release of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Thomas, 80, accused Meghan of being “inauthentic” and using “pre-planned” facial expressions for the cameras. He also criticized her for distancing herself from the Markle surname, claiming his late mother would have been “disappointed”.