Leaked documents have exposed significant disorganisation within the HS2 project, highlighting difficulties in managing its scale and uncertainty over whether the overspend amounts to £10bn or £20bn.

Alex Salmond, former leader of the Scottish National Party and prominent advocate for Scottish independence, has died at the age of 69 after collapsing following a speech abroad, with Nicola Sturgeon reflecting on his significant influence in politics.

The Prime Minister has expressed concerns over the increasing spread of divisive sentiments in the UK, urging for calm as tensions rise with geopolitical developments involving Israel and Iran.