Trains to and from London have been cancelled as lines are closed by the emergency service following an incident. Live updates here.

The Government confirmed it had decided not to continue with the £1 million contribution to the International Fund for Ireland in 2024-25.

Richard Tice has said he is starting a “renewables war” against Energy Secretary Ed Miliband as he launched a new pressure group opposing “eyesores” such as pylons and solar farms.