The Chancellor has promised an extra £2.2bn for defence, emphasising security as the top priority while ensuring those on lower incomes are protected and underlining the nation’s commitment to confront global challenges.

Christine Keeler’s son has vowed to pursue a formal pardon, arguing that a past verdict amounted to a grave legal injustice and insisting he will not abandon his efforts despite previous refusals.

Heathrow has been forced to suspend operations after a substation fire caused a total power outage, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and exposing concerns over the airport’s insufficient backup systems.