The Welsh government has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to renewable energy by investing £2 million in Inyanga Marine Energy Group, a key player in the development of tidal energy at the Morlais site off Ynys Mon (Anglesey). This investment, announced by First Minister Eluned Morgan at the Marine Energy Wales Conference, aims to enhance tidal turbine technology, potentially increasing energy output by up to 60%. The Morlais site, one of Europe's largest consented tidal energy projects, could power over 180,000 homes, marking a pivotal moment in Wales' clean energy future.

At the same conference, the Cydnerth project, part of the North Wales Growth Deal, was highlighted for its role in expanding the Morlais tidal energy scheme. With an £8.9 million investment from the Welsh and UK Governments, the project is set to increase the scheme's grid capacity from 18 megawatts to 240 megawatts over time. This expansion is expected to drive economic growth and create high-quality jobs in coastal communities, further establishing North Wales as a leader in tidal energy.

The collaboration between the Welsh government, Inyanga Marine Energy Group, and other stakeholders underscores the potential of tidal energy as a reliable and clean power source. The investment in Inyanga's HydroWing technology, which has secured contracts for difference in the UK government's allocation rounds, exemplifies the innovative approaches being explored to harness the full potential of ocean tides. These efforts are not only advancing marine energy technology but also contributing to the global transition away from fossil fuels.

The Morlais tidal energy project, with its 'plug and play' model, is pioneering a new approach to tidal energy generation. By providing the necessary infrastructure and renting berths to turbine development companies, Morlais is facilitating the testing and deployment of various electricity generation technologies. This model, combined with the Welsh government's investment in Inyanga and the broader support for the Cydnerth project, positions Wales at the forefront of the tidal energy sector, showcasing the region's commitment to sustainable development and innovation in renewable energy.

London's Metropolitan Police has reversed its longstanding position on grooming gangs in the capital, acknowledging for the first time that it has multiple active investigations into group-based child sexual exploitation. The shift came after an investigation by MyLondon and The Daily Express challenged official statements from both police leadership and Mayor Sadiq Khan, who had consistently maintained there were "no reports" or "no indication" of Rochdale or Rotherham-style rape gangs operating in London.

The investigation uncovered evidence from four separate His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services reports spanning 2016 to 2025 that documented at least six potential victims of grooming gang abuse. These case studies, which the Mayor of London personally responded to according to public statements, described children as young as 13 being exploited by groups of predatory men. The reports detailed how girls were plied with drugs and alcohol, raped in hotels by multiple perpetrators, and subjected to life-threatening situations.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley revealed to Assembly Members at City Hall that the force now acknowledges a "steady flow" of live multi-offender child sexual exploitation investigations and a "very significant" number of historic cases requiring reinvestigation. The commissioner estimated these reviews would cost "millions of pounds a year, for several years" to properly investigate, contradicting previous assertions that the force had "not seen" such cases in London.

Political figures including Reform UK MP Lee Anderson and Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp have criticized the mayor's handling of the situation, with Anderson stating there is "real, credible evidence that grooming gangs exist in London" and Philp alleging that Khan is "facilitating a cover-up." A spokesman for the mayor maintained that Khan has "always been clear that the safety of Londoners is his top priority" and remains "committed to doing all he can to protect children in London."