Opponents hit out without shred of evidence after PM seizes initiative with prompt investigation into killings

A Southern Water executive defended taking a £160,000 bonus as Parliament put the water sector under scrutiny over price hikes and outages.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, covering potential risks to property, travel disruptions, public services, and possible power cuts

The bodies were discovered on Monday afternoon.

The trial had been due to start at 10.30am but was delayed twice, before barristers for both sides requested an adjournment until 10am on Wednesday.

Labour has been heavily criticised for its lack of compelling overarching vision for the country. But if there are two themes that do define this Government, they are the commitment to make Britain a world leading net zero green superpower, and the elusive quest for economic growth.

‘We are absolutely heartbroken and devastated beyond words by this shocking and unexpected loss of the love of our lives.’

Sir Keir Starmer will address the nation at 8.

Prime minister is addressing cameras from Downing Street this morning

Enquiries are being carried out to find out the cause of the death.

Rachel Reeves’s deputy to say Government’s focus on efficiency and value for money ‘extends to our approach to welfare’