Véronique Nichanian presented her final Hermes menswear collection in Paris after nearly 37 years in the role; Grace Wales Bonner has been named her successor and will present a debut menswear collection next January.
Sadiq Khan urged a reset of the immigration debate and called for highlighting immigration's benefits after a Guildhall speech and a post on X; he said legal migration has recently fallen while noting long-term increases since the early 1990s.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has acknowledged contaminated water at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital caused serious infections, and the health board told the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry that pressure was applied to open the hospital on time and it opened too early. The inquiry's chair, Lord Brodie, is due to publish findings that are reported as likely after the May Scottish Parliament elections.
Heathrow has completed its rollout of next‑generation CT scanners and now allows passengers to carry up to two litres of liquids in hand luggage on flights departing the airport; the change applies only to flights leaving Heathrow.
Daisy Adamson and her horse Sugar Rush were awarded the My Pension Expert-sponsored Horse of the Year at the 2026 Retraining of Racehorses Awards in Cheltenham. Sugar Rush, nicknamed Marley, never raced and has competed in dressage, showjumping and eventing since joining Adamson.
Saint Paul’s new mayor, Kaohly Her, says the city has been targeted by ICE raids since June and that she is under federal investigation for alleged obstruction, while the city has joined a lawsuit opposing the federal operations.
Rehearsals for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony are taking place in a large tent near Milan's San Siro and involve about 1,200 volunteers and trained dancers as preparations continue ahead of the Feb. 6 event.
Federal immigration raids in Minneapolis have led to detentions that include children and relatives, and school communities report rising fear and trauma. Districts have at times closed or offered virtual learning as attendance falls and staff respond to students' emotional needs.
The Children's Treatment Centre sold all 2,200 tickets for its Hockey Road Trip Raffle and announced ten winners, with Todd Michaud claiming the grand prize NHL road trip for two.
Swinterfest returns after a 2025 debut with music, comedy, poetry and art events across multiple Swindon venues from January 29 to February 1. Donations from the festival will be directed to Prospect Hospice.
