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.
The PM criticised planned strikes by junior doctors amid a severe flu surge, calling the timing “beyond belief” and warning of risks to patients as the NHS faces intense winter pressure. The BMA defends the action, citing chronic staff shortages and pay erosion.
The King says his cancer treatment will be scaled back in the new year after positive progress, thanking doctors, researchers and well‑wishers. He urges people to take up screening, saying early diagnosis saves lives, and backs a new national tool aimed at improving detection.
The King reported a major boost in his cancer treatment, describing it as a personal blessing. After an exceptionally good response, weekly therapy will be significantly scaled back and shift to a precautionary phase in the New Year, though specialist care will continue.
Luke Littler progressed at Alexandra Palace, then calmly dodged the venue’s infamous wasp during his on‑stage interview after a first‑round win. Players were urged to stay alert, while Littler remains focused on chasing the title.
The King reported encouraging progress in his cancer treatment, saying it will be dramatically reduced next year. Calling it a “personal blessing”, he thanked clinicians and researchers and urged people to take up screening to support early diagnosis.
The King announced his cancer treatment is being scaled back after encouraging results. In a TV message he thanked medical teams, described the progress as a personal blessing, and urged the public to attend screenings, stressing early detection and offering hope to others.
The King says his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year after a strong response to therapy, crediting early diagnosis and adherence to doctors’ advice. He will enter a precautionary phase and urged people to stay up to date with screening.
The EU imposed an indefinite freeze on €210bn in sovereign assets linked to a sanctioned regime, backed by Britain and partners. The step seeks leverage for diplomacy and could channel proceeds to reconstruction. The targeted state has filed a legal challenge.
King Charles says he felt overwhelmed by his cancer diagnosis and urges people not to skip NHS screenings. In a message for Stand Up To Cancer, he stresses early detection saves lives and notes about nine million are overdue. He expects his treatment to be scaled back next year.
The NHS is mounting a pre-Christmas push to vaccinate children against flu, fearing spread to older relatives. School visits are planned, with uptake low and cases rising nationwide. WHO says the UK has entered an early epidemic. Parents are urged to keep symptomatic pupils at home.