UK News Daily Royal duo Tackles Homelessness, High Court Seeks School Smartphone Ban, Lincolnshire Remembers Veterans, Labour Tax Plan Triggers Tory Backlash, and more...
Nov 10, 2025
Prince William and Gordon Brown join forces to tackle homelessness through an initiative to furnish vacant homes. A high court challenge aims for a mandatory smartphone ban in schools to safeguard students. Lincolnshire pays tribute to veterans with heartfelt Remembrance Sunday events. Labour's controversial council tax proposal faces backlash from the Conservatives, fearing increased bills for households. Meanwhile, the urgent corridor care crisis in UK hospitals calls for immediate action as conditions worsen.
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Furniture As A Tool To Prevent Repeat Homelessness
- Homewards will convert vacant properties into furnished homes across six flagship locations to reduce repeat homelessness by 2028.
- The programme leverages surplus goods from retailers and aims to invest up to £500,000 per site to boost tenancy stability.
High Court Challenge Over School Smartphone Bans
- Claimants argue statutory smartphone bans would better protect students from explicit content and risky online interactions at school.
- The government counters that headteachers already have powers and current guidance plus the Online Safety Act are sufficient.
Lincolnshire's Powerful Remembrance Sunday
- Lincolnshire held large Remembrance Sunday services with thousands attending and cadets parading to honour fallen servicemembers.
- Veterans shared personal reflections linking recent conflicts to family military histories and community memory.