Councils in England warn of mass bankruptcies as Send deficits soar
Patrick Butler, Abby West and Richard Adams
The Guardian
June 13, 2025
UK news
Local authorities say a £5bn shortfall in special needs funding could leave dozens effectively insolvent within months
Devon farm footage prompts calls to ban restrictive pens for pregnant pigs
Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent
The Guardian
June 13, 2025
World news
Welfare of sows confined to farrowing crates was compromised and they displayed signs of extreme stress, experts say
Summer arrives with monsters, minimalism and a memorial quilt – the week in art
Jonathan Jones
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
Art and design
Big names liven up the Royal Academy’s annual extravaganza, Durham digs into its past and Tate welcomes the Aids memorial quilt
Israel launches strikes on Iran: what we know so far
Guardian staff
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
World news
Israel has struck dozens of targets inside Iran, including nuclear sites and military installations
Post your questions for Eric Idle
Catherine Shoard
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
Film
The comedy legend is touring the UK in September, but before he arrives here’s a chance to ask him anything about Python, hosting SNL, Trump and looking on the bright side
Tell us your favourite new podcasts of 2025 so far
Guardian community team
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
Television & radio
We would like to hear about the best new podcasts you have listened to this year so far and why
Digested week: Remorseless Reeves and Sarah Vine’s masterpiece of self-delusion
John Crace
The Guardian
June 13, 2025
UK news
Sorry is the hardest word at Westminster, while Daily Mail columnist’s memoir is an exercise in score-settling
Gibraltar agrees 15% sales tax on goods in post-Brexit settlement with Spain
Jennifer Rankin in Brussels
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
World news
Transaction tax ‘acceptable’ to EU is part of deal to allow greater freedom of movement and link with customs union
First Thing: Israel launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of sites in Iran, targeting nuclear program
Nicola Slawson
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
US news
Netanyahu says operation will take ‘many days’ as Tehran threatens swift retaliation. Plus, the impact of buy now, pay later
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
Lisa Tuttle
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
Books
Awakened by Laura Elliott; Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab; Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang; Esperance by Adam Oyebanji; The Quiet by Barnaby Martin