to announce today that it wants to introduce the legislation in england before thejuly summer recess, which would make it illegal to sell or supply them. it follows overwhelming support from a public consultation. the rest of the uk is set to join the ban by the autumn. 0pening arguments will begin today in new york for donald trump's hush—money trial. the former us president, who is running for re—election this year, is accused of covering up payments made to an adult film star, which he denies. an australian woman charged with murdering three people in a suspected mushroom poisoning case has appeared in court. erin patterson gained international attention following the deaths of three family members who fell ill and died in hospital within a week of eating a beef wellington she had prepared in july last year. she has previously denied the allegations. the case has been adjourned until next month.