Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns of a major flu surge, with hospital admissions already sharply up and further rises likely. He urges vaccination, good hygiene and staying home when ill to help relieve winter pressure on the NHS.
England open their World Cup campaign in Dallas, with the captain set to lead the side. Fans face a scramble for tickets, flights and hotels as demand surges, pushing up prices and reducing availability. Authorities prepare for large travelling support and tight schedules.
Alex Scott says she was disappointed Jess Glynne couldn’t be present during her eviction from the jungle show, highlighting the pressure of camp life and the value of support. She thanked viewers and praised fellow contestants and crew for their resilience.
The PM urged a senior royal to cooperate with a US inquiry into a convicted financier’s misconduct, after a deadline was missed. Labour backed cooperation, saying anyone with relevant information should be prepared to share it with investigators.
National Lottery fraudster Edward Putman is said to have kept around £1m of his bogus jackpot, having repaid less than half, despite lawyers seizing proceeds from the sale of his former home. The case has reignited anger over asset recovery and the effectiveness of confiscation orders.
A TV presenter discovered a breast lump while filming The Masked Singer and was diagnosed at an early stage. She is receiving care and urging regular self-checks, underscoring the value of screening and swift GP referrals.
Defence Secretary John Healey plans a £9bn programme to fix poor military housing. It will upgrade family homes and barracks, accelerate repairs, improve insulation and heating, and set stricter standards and oversight to end recurring maintenance failures.
A convicted offender linked to the Madeleine McCann inquiry is reportedly living in a woodland tent after a recent release, prompting protests from parents. Residents seek assurances over monitoring and community safety.
The King has told the Duke of York to step down for good after a brief phone call, ending his role in public duties. The move follows renewed claims about his associations with an individual accused of abuse and alleged links to foreign agents, according to sources.
Gordon Brown urges voters to reject Reform’s proposed £270bn cuts to public services, warning the plans would harm children and pensioners.