A rail worker is critically ill after confronting an attacker during an incident on an LNER service in Cambridgeshire. Eleven people were taken to hospital. A 23-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody as BTP investigates, with CCTV said to show the intervention.
The Duke of York will receive a six‑figure payment and an ongoing stipend from the King to support his move from Royal Lodge, Windsor, to private accommodation at Sandringham. Funded from private resources, the package is reportedly worth several times his £20,000 naval pension.
The King will remove Prince Andrew’s royal titles, meaning he will no longer be a prince, and has told him to leave Royal Lodge, Windsor. The decision, backed by the Prince of Wales, is presented as safeguarding the monarchy’s reputation after sustained scrutiny of Andrew’s conduct.
Hurricane Melissa has struck Cuba after battering Jamaica, bringing heavy rain, destructive winds and widespread power cuts. Authorities report major disruption, flooded communities and damaged homes, with relief efforts under way and further hazards forecast.
Rachel Reeves vowed to deliver a credible Budget despite a £20bn hole in the public finances. She says she will meet fiscal rules without a return to austerity, protect key services, and use targeted tax changes and savings while pushing an investment‑led growth plan.
Ministers are urged not to scapegoat prison staff after the mistaken release of an offender. The chief inspector and union cite systemic failings, calling a manager’s suspension unjust. The justice secretary has ordered an inquiry and promised reforms to release procedures.
Health service leaders have warned Reeves the NHS needs an extra £3bn this year to cover unexpected costs and prevent rationing of care. Without it, hospitals say waiting times will rise, elective treatments may be cut and finances across integrated care boards will deteriorate.
Labour’s rout in Caerphilly has triggered alarm, with senior figures warning that a repeat at the 2026 contests could imperil the PM. Critics cite a muddled strategy and demand a reset to reconnect with voters amid signs of rising support for rivals in core areas.
The chancellor is weighing an income tax rise for the November Budget to plug a significant fiscal shortfall, potentially rowing back on a pledge not to lift headline rates. Options target higher earners and thresholds, with Treasury modelling revenue and cost‑of‑living impacts. No final decision yet.
Jim Gamble has withdrawn from chairing the grooming gang inquiry, calling the appointment process “toxic” and shaped by vested interests. Several survivors on a panel also quit, alleging they were misled. A key group seeks a meeting with the PM to reset the inquiry’s scope and leadership.