Metro

A US-brokered plan proposes a ceasefire in the region, with the release of detained civilians, a phased withdrawal of forces, and a roadmap to political talks aimed at a lasting settlement.

Kate McCann told a court of distress after a woman claimed to be her missing daughter and contacted her family, while the defendant denies wrongdoing and the case centres on alleged harassment.

Robert Jenrick faces calls to apologise from residents after saying remarks which are said to be divisive and misrepresentative.

Police arrested alleged ringleaders of a major mobile phone theft network in London, accused of smuggling up to 40% of stolen handsets overseas as Operation Echostep raids recovered large quantities of devices and evidence.

The PM will reform home buying with conditional contracts that penalise sellers who pull out after accepting an offer and mandatory upfront property information, aiming to deter gazumping and speed up sales while cutting fall‑through costs.

Baroness Mone has stated her company is being scapegoated after a court ruling ordered repayment of £122 million for government PPE contracts, with her husband criticising the judgement as favouring the Establishment.

Keir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of being a divisive figure who, he claims, does not have the country’s best interests at heart and is actively seeking to undermine Britain’s success.

The PM and Chancellor have issued bleak warnings about potential tax increases and difficult economic choices ahead, as concerns grow over the state of the economy and the political direction of the country.

Keir Starmer has strongly criticised Reform’s new policy plan, describing it as divisive and discriminatory, warning it will create deeper divisions in society.