The entertainment industry is facing scrutiny following allegations of misconduct against David Walliams, who has denied the claims. Officials have urged the sector to enhance protections for women and children, with a meeting scheduled between Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and industry leaders next week. Female comedians have criticized the use of non-disclosure agreements in these cases, calling for better safeguarding measures.
In political news, former Prime Minister David Cameron advised against rejoining the EU, warning that it could reignite prolonged debates. This comes as the current Prime Minister prepares for discussions with European leaders amid economic concerns raised by former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane, who described the fiscal policy as negligent.