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.

David Norris, after three decades, has acknowledged being present and physically involved in the fatal assault on Stephen, while maintaining that he did not inflict the final injury.

Matt Hancock has defended the use of a so-called “VIP lane” to award pandemic contracts to Tory contacts, insisting he would take the same approach again despite criticism.

Proposed welfare reforms have fuelled widespread concern among vulnerable groups, with critics warning of potential hardship while No10 insists these measures will foster greater independence and fiscal responsibility.