News 23/11/25

Former prime minister Lord Cameron has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer.

The former Tory leader, who was prime minister from 2010 to 2016 and foreign secretary until last year’s general election, went public in an interview with The Times. The 59-year-old joins Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy, former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan, and ex-PM Rishi Sunak in campaigning for improved diagnosis and treatment. He has now had the all-clear and is cancer-free.

Eight men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a couple in Newcastle.

A man and woman in their sixties were found seriously injured at a property in Durham Street, Elswick, on Friday evening. The woman suffered severe head injuries and remains in critical condition in hospital, while the man is in stable condition. Northumbria Police initially arrested a man in his thirties, then seven more suspects were taken into custody on Sunday. All eight remain in police custody as inquiries continue.

US Senator Marco Rubio has described today’s discussions on a Ukraine peace plan as “the most productive and meaningful” so far.

He said the US State Department is making adjustments to its proposal, reflecting Ukrainian input, though further work is needed. Any agreement, he added, will require approval from Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alongside a response from Russia. Rubio said he feels “comfortable” with the process moving forward.

Sir Keir Starmer has said he “absolutely” wants Angela Rayner back in his cabinet following her resignation over a stamp duty error.

Speaking from the G20 summit in South Africa, the prime minister praised Rayner as a shining example of social mobility and confirmed they remain in regular contact. When asked whether she could return before a general election, Sir Keir said: “I’ve always said I want Angela back. She remains a powerful voice within Labour.”

The Royal Navy says it has intercepted two Russian vessels off the UK coast.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed that patrol ship HMS Severn shadowed and intercepted the Russian warship Stoikiy and the tanker Yelnya during a continuous operation. The move comes after Defence Secretary John Healey reported that a Russian spy ship last week targeted RAF pilots with lasers while being monitored, raising concerns over ongoing maritime aggression.

Protests have erupted in Crowborough, East Sussex, against proposals to house asylum seekers at a nearby army training camp.

Residents marched through the town, chanting “send them home” and calling for locals to form patrols and refuse to pay council tax. The camp, which could accommodate up to 540 men, has been offered to the Home Office by the Ministry of Defence for up to 12 months — part of a plan to close asylum hotels and move people into more permanent sites.

Police in Slough are increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 15-year-old boy after a robbery.

Thames Valley Police say Jeremy was last seen around 10.09pm on Saturday evening. He is described as black, about six feet tall, slim-built with short, plaited black hair. He may be travelling on a black e-bike and is known to frequent Slough. Anyone who sees him should call police immediately.

A woman who died in Swindon has been remembered as an incredible person and a caring colleague, as a 13 year old girl arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed.

Sarah Forrester, who was in her fifties, was pronounced dead at an address in the town on Friday evening. Tributes from The Kelly Foundation, the mental health charity where she worked, described her as kind, considerate and completely committed to supporting others. The charity said everyone was heartbroken by the sudden loss of their lovely Sarah, adding that she was devoted to her two young children. Wiltshire Police say their investigation continues.

Israel has carried out an airstrike in the centre of Beirut for the first time in months.

The Israeli military says it targeted the chief of staff of Hezbollah, claiming he had overseen the group’s build up and rearmament. A statement from the office of Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike was ordered on the advice of the defence minister and the military’s chief of staff. There has been no independent confirmation of the target’s condition, and tensions along the Israel Lebanon border remain high.

A huge fireball has been filmed over the Moscow region after what Russian officials say was a Ukrainian drone strike on a major power facility.

The governor says the Shatura Power Station, around 75 miles east of the Kremlin, was hit, igniting three large transformers. Emergency crews say backup systems were activated to stabilise supply, although at least one resident reported losing home heating. The plant is part of a Soviet era network that provides combined heat and power to surrounding communities.

Sir Keir Starmer is urging anyone with information relating to the Jeffrey Epstein case to come forward, after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor failed to meet a deadline to appear before the US Congress.

Speaking ahead of the G20 summit in South Africa, the prime minister said anyone with relevant evidence should assist investigators. He added that, as a matter of principle, people should give testimony when they are able.

Rail passengers in England could see welcome savings after the government announced a freeze on regulated fares for the first time in thirty years.

Season tickets, and peak and off peak return fares, will all be held at current prices. Officials say commuters using flexible tickets could save hundreds of pounds a year, with examples including £315 between Milton Keynes and London, £173 from Woking to the capital, and £57 between Bradford and Leeds.