Metro

Metro reports allegations that two couples working for Boris Johnson had sex at a lockdown-breaking party in Downing Street the day before Prince Philip’s funeral.

According to Metro, rail strikes will last for “the long haul” after defiant union leader Mick Lynch refused to agree to driver-only trains.

Government plans to introduce new regulations to ensure essential services run during strike action.

In a YouGov poll, Prince Harry’s popularity is at a record low following the release of his tell-all book on the Royal Family on Tuesday.

Despite further damaging revelations by Prince Harry, King Charles has “smiled through the pain”. His older brother William has been left “burning with anger”.

Metro reports that ambulance staff dashed to 999 emergencies during their strike.

Metro reports that health minister Will Quince has warned the public not to get injured or ill as ambulance staff go on strike.

The Metro reports that a mother confronted Health Secretary Steve Barclay, saying that the government’s NHS policies make her concerned about how long her three-year-old will live.

Soldiers are not “spare capacity” during strikes, according to the head of the armed forces.

A man collapsed in front of striking nurses, and they crossed their own picket line to help him, says the Metro.