Basildon

Gavin Callaghan, leader of Basildon Borough Council, posted a video on his official Facebook page that included antisemitic lyrics, later apologizing and saying he used AI to create it without checking the content. The incident has sparked condemnation and a police report.

WCM Europe Ltd, a UK automotive manufacturer, has entered administration, with administrators appointed on March 4, 2026, according to a notice in The London Gazette. The company, based in Basildon, Essex, supplies parts to major global brands.