Wes Streeting dismissed claims he is part of a move to unseat the PM, insisting he is loyal and focused on his brief. Rumours of manoeuvres have grown amid forecasts of a tight Budget, but he said attention should be on delivery rather than leadership gossip.
An organiser of a £5bn cryptocurrency fraud that duped 128,000 people has been jailed for 11 years. Running the scheme from a UK mansion on a laptop, she laundered proceeds through shopping and trading. Assets were seized after investigators traced the network and identified the funds.
Donald Trump plans a $1bn lawsuit against the BBC, claiming a Panorama film doctored his speech and damaged his reputation. Two senior bosses have resigned over the row. The broadcaster has ordered an independent review and says it will defend its journalism.
The King led Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph, laying a wreath and leading the two‑minute silence. Senior royals looked on as veterans and officials took part. The ceremony honoured those who died in service and reaffirmed national remembrance.
An administrative blunder at Wandsworth saw fraudster Billy Smith wrongly released; he later returned, grinning for cameras. A second inmate is still missing, prompting scrutiny of the MoJ and mounting pressure on the deputy PM over prison management.
David Lammy faced questions in Parliament after authorities confirmed two mistaken releases from the same jail. One involved a foreign national individual accused of misconduct; another inmate was also freed in error. Enquiries and recall efforts are under way.
Rail worker Samir Zitouni was seriously injured after stepping in to protect passengers during an incident at Peterborough station. His family say he has always been a hero. He remains in a critical condition in hospital as colleagues and the operator praise his courage and pledge support.
An inquiry is under way into claims police missed three opportunities to intercept a suspect before a series of attacks on a south London train and at nearby stations. A 44-year-old man was injured. The suspect was later detained and has appeared in court. Transport security protocols face review.
Private scan clinics face scrutiny after reports of misdiagnosis and unsafe practices. Cases include missed conditions and false claims of pregnancy loss. Professional bodies demand tighter regulation, mandatory qualified staff and oversight; ministers urged to act.
Pressure grows on the PM after the chancellor admitted an administrative error linked to renting out her home. Critics demand an investigation and possible penalties for breaching rules, while supporters say it was inadvertent. The row tests No 10’s grip and judgement.