The government is taking over the Southeastern rail franchise after a "serious breach" by the franchise operator - which it said failed to declare £25m in taxpayer funding that should have been returned.
Oil prices have topped $80 a barrel for the first time in three years - likely adding to pressure on motorists when the higher cost filters through to pumps.
Researchers are calling for better messaging about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines after a study showed younger children were more hesitant than older teenagers to receive a jab.
The co-founder of a coronavirus bereaved families group has said he hopes Boris Johnson will "at long last... take us seriously" when he meets them at Number 10 today.
