Jeremy Clarkson says he’s attracted a surge of admirers since presenting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, joking he’s become a “sex symbol”. He links the attention to the show’s popularity and his higher profile.
Over 100,000 people visited an NHS cancer information site after the King urged the public to get checked. Charities report surging traffic and enquiries following his speech. Camilla reportedly feared the personal toll of disclosing his diagnosis but supported sharing it to encourage early detection.
An investigation reports the Home Office’s voluntary returns scheme gives those with no right to remain cash, travel, short-term accommodation and help to start businesses in their home countries. It also offers reception and family support on arrival, prompting debate that the UK is being overly generous.
The Home Sec will unveil reforms to tackle violence against women and girls: wider disclosure of offenders’ histories to new partners, specialist units across all forces, and teams pursuing online predatory behaviour. The issue is being treated as a national emergency.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns of a major flu surge, with hospital admissions already sharply up and further rises likely. He urges vaccination, good hygiene and staying home when ill to help relieve winter pressure on the NHS.
Kemi Badenoch says the Conservatives would scrap the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and end the zero-emission vehicle mandate if elected, arguing current net zero rules disadvantage Britain and raise costs. She promises a shift prioritising consumer choice and industry competitiveness.
Allies of Andy Burnham say he is close to a deal to fight a by-election, enabling a return to the Commons and a potential leadership challenge to The PM. Labour rebels are eyeing target seats in the North West and believe polling indicates a strong chance of victory.
Ministers are split over plans to curb children’s social media use, with some urging a ban and strict age checks while others favour education and platform regulation. The PM is pressed for a clear strategy balancing mental health concerns, free speech and tech innovation.
A surge in severe flu has filled paediatric ICUs, forcing cancellation of children’s elective operations. Medics warn delays could turn routine cases urgent. The row between doctors’ leaders and Wes Streeting is escalating as a strike ballot looms, with concerns over NHS resilience.