Ed Miliband will unveil a £15bn, four-year plan offering grants for solar panels, heat pumps and home batteries, aiming to create “zero-bill” homes and cut emissions. Rules on plug-in balcony panels will be eased. Ministers say the scheme will lower bills for millions and speed progress towards net zero.

After speaking with his counterpart and meeting a European ally’s leader in Florida, the US President said there is momentum towards a peace deal in Eastern Europe. He floated a temporary pause and security cooperation, while reaffirming support for Britain and allied partners.

The King and Prince of Wales are preparing US visits to support government efforts to secure a UK–US trade deal with President Trump. Timed around America’s 250th anniversary and the 2026 World Cup, the push seeks to ease disputes over tech, food and online rules and win better access for British exporters.

Figures show about 25 people a day in Scotland died while on NHS waiting lists this year, over 7,000 in the first nine months. Charities call the toll “heartbreaking” and urge the SNP to act faster to cut delays and expand capacity so patients access specialist care sooner.