An investigation finds thousands of NHS laboratory staff exposed to unsafe formaldehyde levels, a cancer-linked chemical, with cases of severe asthma and long-term illness forcing some to leave work. Regulators’ limits were breached. Experts call for urgent safeguards, monitoring and accountability.

Sarah Everard’s mother says she remains tormented as the Angiolini inquiry warns police vetting reforms remain incomplete. It found applicants with relevant convictions weren’t consistently barred and urged urgent action to stop dangerous individuals entering the service.

The PM insisted no one was misled about a Budget shortfall, defending the chancellor against claims she failed to disclose OBR data showing stronger tax receipts before announcing £26bn of rises. He said the fiscal plan remains credible.

The PM defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves after claims she misled on the public finances to justify £26bn tax rises. Reeves denies dishonesty. He argues her plans deliver stability and build fiscal headroom to protect the economy from future shocks.