Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing pressure to introduce stricter regulations for major technology companies like Meta, following a $17 billion settlement by the social media giant. The calls emphasize the need to address issues such as child safety on platforms including Instagram and Facebook.

The Independent: Burnham urged to rein in Big Tech after Meta's $17bn settlement

Following a substantial $17 billion settlement by Meta, Mayor Andy Burnham is calling for stricter regulation of Big Tech companies to address issues like child safety on platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.

New plug-in solar panel technology is now available for £600, offering homeowners a way to lower energy bills. The panels require outdoor space, such as a garden or balcony, to be effective.

The i Paper: Plug-in solar panels go on sale for £600 – but you need a garden

New technology allowing for plug-in solar panels is now available for £600, but requires outdoor space like a garden or balcony to be effective in lowering energy bills.

An American insurer has guaranteed the debts of 15 British water companies and is actively advocating for Thames Water to avoid state control.

The Observer: Business: Walking on water

An American insurer has guaranteed the debts of 15 British water companies and is advocating for Thames Water to avoid state control.

Kew Gardens has announced plans to cut down rare trees in an effort to preserve a vital greenhouse, indicating difficult decisions in conservation.

The Guardian: Kew Gardens to Fell Rare Trees to Save Greenhouse

Kew Gardens plans to cut down rare trees as part of efforts to preserve a vital greenhouse, signaling difficult conservation decisions.

A catastrophic flood, triggered by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, has left at least 165 dead and over 1,500 missing, including dozens of British citizens, among them two teenagers aged 13 and 14. Rescuers are struggling to reach the disaster zone.

BBC News: Two teenagers, 13 and 14, among 33 UK nationals missing in Nepal floods

Nepalese police report that 826 people are missing in the Nepal floods, including over 529 tourists, with two of the missing being British teenagers aged 13 and 14.

The Independent: Dozens of Britons among 1,500 missing as Nepal flash floods kill 165

Flash floods in Nepal have resulted in at least 165 deaths and left over 1,500 people missing, with a significant number of the missing being British citizens. The disaster was triggered by a glacier collapse that registered as an earthquake.

The Guardian: Nepal-Tibet Flood Disaster: Over 1,500 Missing After Glacial Collapse Kills 165

A catastrophic flood caused by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border has resulted in at least 165 deaths and over 1,500 people missing, primarily tourists and pilgrims, with entire populated areas swept away.

BBC News: Over 800 missing in Nepal as glacier collapse triggers flash flood

A massive glacier collapse in Nepal has triggered a flash flood, resulting in over 800 missing people and at least 177 bodies found. Neighboring Tibet also reports over 500 missing.

BBC News: People rescued from mud in Nepal after deadly flash floods

Rescuers are struggling to reach the disaster zone along the Nepal-Tibet border where at least 160 people have been killed by deadly flash floods.

BBC News: BBC visits hospital in Kathmandu as families wait for news

The BBC reports from a hospital in Kathmandu where families are anxiously awaiting news following the devastating flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border.

BBC News: What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

An overview of the current situation regarding the flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet, where hundreds are feared dead.

BBC News: Aerial footage shows flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border

Verified aerial videos capture the extent of the flash flood as it inundated towns along the Nepal-Tibet border, with hundreds of travelers missing.