A Hull funeral director, Robert Bush, admitted storing remains for months, giving families incorrect ashes, and pocketing cremation fees and funeral plan money. Police found dozens of uncremated remains. He faces jail, with investigators fearing many more families may have been affected.

Donald Trump threatened to quit NATO, branding the alliance a “paper tiger” amid friction with European partners. The remarks raised concern over Western security. In the UK, Starmer signalled warmer ties with Europe to safeguard defence cooperation and deterrence.

Amid a fuel crisis, the US President told Britain to “go get your own oil”, piling pressure on the PM. MPs say there’s no clear plan for diesel and jet fuel as imports tighten, while ministers insist supplies are moving and emergency meetings are under way.

The BBC has reportedly dismissed a high-profile Radio 2 presenter over an alleged decade-old relationship, citing personal conduct. Managers are seeking a replacement and staff were surprised by the move. The presenter is taking legal advice amid leadership changes at the corporation.