Yvette Cooper warns of escalating hybrid threats from a hostile state, including cyberattacks and disinformation aimed at critical infrastructure and UK democracy. After a No 10 summit with European allies, she urges a united response, stronger resilience and support for partners most exposed.

Chief inspector Martin Jones warns the Probation Service is in “perpetual crisis” and risks being set up to fail as ministers expand electronic tagging and community penalties. He urges a rethink of resources and deployment ahead of a major overhaul of the justice system.

Netflix will buy the studio behind Harry Potter and Game of Thrones for $72bn, its largest deal to date. The takeover secures control of major franchises, boosts production capacity and libraries, and steps up competition with Hollywood rivals, subject to regulatory approval.

An inquiry into the Salisbury nerve agent incident finds it was authorised at the highest level of a hostile state, with its leader deemed morally responsible for a Briton’s death. Officials say the operation was a reckless show of power and warn the state’s agents remain an active threat to the UK.