A convicted man facing removal was given £500 by officials after threatening a last‑minute asylum claim en route to a flight, to prevent costly disruption. The payout, intended to secure compliance, has prompted questions over Home Office removals policy and use of public funds.
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with winds near 185mph, is bearing down on Jamaica. Authorities urged evacuations from coastal and low‑lying areas, opened shelters and shut airports and schools. Forecasters warn of life‑threatening storm surge, flooding and landslides as the system nears landfall.
An NHS team used 3D printing to rebuild a cyclist’s face after a crash caused by a drink‑driver. Bespoke implants restored symmetry, function and confidence following multiple procedures. The case showcases growing use of personalised 3D technology in reconstructive surgery across the health service.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns voters are in despair and says Labour must deliver tangible change quickly. He calls for action on the NHS and living costs to rebuild trust, adding pressure on the PM after a difficult week for the government.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman said they will step aside as Strictly Come Dancing co‑hosts, calling it time to pass on the baton. Their joint announcement has triggered debate over the show’s future, with some industry voices arguing the format is tiring as ratings ebb.
An asylum seeker returned to the UK by small boat after being sent to France under the PM’s migration pilot, having left accommodation there. Border Force identified him on arrival. The incident raises scrutiny of the scheme’s enforcement and its impact on Channel crossings.
Boris Johnson told the Covid Inquiry that lockdowns and school closures carried a “huge price” for pupils, acknowledging they failed children. He expressed regret and said he wished an alternative had been found, while arguing decisions were made in good faith under uncertainty and rejecting claims of negligence.
A major Amazon Web Services outage disrupted UK banks, retailers and government portals, knocking apps offline and delaying payments. Services were restored in phases, but firms warned of residual issues and are reviewing resilience after the cloud failure.
Pressure is mounting on Andrew after reports he asked a royal bodyguard to gather compromising information on an accuser. There are fresh calls for the King to remove his remaining titles. He denies the claims, but the row has prompted renewed scrutiny of royal oversight.
Row intensifies over a collapsed spying case after the PM disclosed evidence that halted the prosecution. Ministers press Sir Keir to clarify his stance on security and legal thresholds, as MI5 warns that threats from China are persistent. Focus falls on accountability.