Unemployment has risen to 5%, with claims that around 1,000 jobs a day are being lost. About 180,000 roles have vanished in a year, 64,000 in the past two months. Critics blame the Chancellor’s policies, including higher NI for firms; the Treasury says wider economic pressures are to blame.

Donald Trump threatens to sue the BBC for $1bn, demanding a full retraction, apology and compensation over a Panorama edit he says misrepresented a 2021 speech. The BBC calls it an error of judgement, denies systemic bias and faces scrutiny of its editorial standards.

BBC director-general Tim Davie resigned, with BBC News chief Deborah Turness also stepping down, after the broadcaster admitted an edited clip of Donald Trump in a Panorama programme caused damage to trust. An internal review found wider impartiality failures. Both leaders accepted responsibility.

A jury convicted Julia Wendell, 24, of harassing Kate and Gerry McCann after she falsely claimed to be their missing daughter. Prosecutors said online conspiracy followers amplified her campaign, which escalated to an unwanted visit. The couple hope she receives appropriate care.