Ministers are preparing evacuation plans for Britons across the Middle East amid a fast‑moving crisis. Over 102,000 have sought help. The PM, disagreeing with the US President, ruled out deploying UK forces or allowing use of British bases, saying it is not in the national interest.

Ministers are drawing up a large-scale evacuation for UK holidaymakers and expats in the Middle East after a wave of cross-border incidents. The PM has cleared US aircraft to use British bases, saying this will help deter further launches while prioritising getting citizens home safely.

Greens won the Gorton and Denton by-election, overturning Labour’s 13,000 majority. Labour fell to third behind Reform. The PM called the result disappointing but vowed to keep fighting, while Angela Rayner labelled it a wake-up call and urged the party to be braver.

Ian Huntley is in a critical condition after an assault in a workshop at HMP Frankland. A fellow inmate is suspected. Police and prison authorities have launched inquiries and are reviewing security procedures.