Sixteen new train stations and 250 miles of railway lines are at risk of being scrapped, affecting the North and South West of England, as part of proposed cuts to rail projects.

The Independent reports that Israeli PM Netanyahu has vowed a “significant” response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack.

The Independent reports global alarm as Iran’s missile launch towards Tel Aviv stokes fears of escalating conflict.

The cabinet secretary Simon Case has announced he will step down at the end of the year on health grounds, following reported pressure from senior ministers and amidst controversies surrounding governmental decisions and internal disputes.