Winter support plan announced for vulnerable residents

Drivers in the UK could be offered compensation by car finance lenders before the wider mis-selling saga is resolved. The move may give consumers earlier payouts while lenders await final regulatory decisions. It matters because the scandal could affect millions of drivers and cost the industry billions.

Andy Burnham has denied proposing a return to EU freedom of movement during discussions with the EU. The UK politician said he had not made such a proposal, amid live UK political coverage of the issue. Freedom of movement remains a sensitive post-Brexit topic in British politics.

Primark said it will launch a home-service offer by the end of 2027, expanding beyond clothing into home goods. Saudi state oil company Aramco reported a rise in profits despite recent attacks on its facilities. The updates matter for retail expansion and energy-market stability.

Lebanon has cut electricity to public bodies, including government offices, as the country's power crisis deepens and the state utility struggles to secure enough fuel. The move threatens essential public services and underscores the broader collapse of a sector crippled by years of mismanagement and funding shortages. It matters because ordinary citizens and state institutions face growing disruption to daily life and governance.

Officials say a jet may have broken apart before crashing in Florida, and a family has been named among the victims. The crash has raised questions about whether structural failure occurred before impact as investigators continue to examine the case.