The US President predicts the Iran operation will be over by Easter, estimating about five weeks. He also expressed disappointment with the PM.

Britain is organising the evacuation of around 94,000 nationals from the Middle East amid escalating tensions. The PM has approved US use of UK bases for operations in response.

Green candidate Hannah Spencer, a plasterer and plumber, captured Gorton in a by-election, defeating Labour despite campaigning by the PM. Labour conceded after a major swing, raising questions over its urban strongholds and boosting the Greens’ Westminster presence.

Convicted killer Ian Huntley was seriously injured in a prison incident and flown to hospital by air ambulance. He remains in a critical condition as officials investigate the circumstances and review security measures.