Two more inmates were wrongly released, days after an earlier error, highlighting failures in prison and court processes. David Lammy condemned the system’s repeated mistakes as the PM ordered urgent action, including a rapid review of release checks and stronger accountability.

After signalling possible tax rises in the upcoming Budget, the Chancellor faces calls from unions to prioritise taxes on the wealthy and protect ordinary workers. They argue fairness means those with the broadest shoulders contributing more to help repair the public finances.

Train crew and a passenger are praised after confronting an attacker on a service near Huntingdon. The driver made an unscheduled stop so police could arrest a suspect. Several people were injured. A 32-year-old faces 11 attempted murder charges as officers review missed opportunities in the prior day.

A 32-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an attack on a London-bound LNER service near Huntingdon. Eleven people were injured, including a rail worker in critical condition. Witnesses described the scene; one survivor recalled the assailant saying, “The devil is not going to win.”