City, unitary authority and county town of Leicestershire, East Midlands
Two southbound East Midlands Railway services have collided south of Bedford this evening. Emergency services have declared a major incident; one person has died at the scene, 11 have suffered life‑threatening injuries, 22 are seriously hurt and dozens more have minor injuries. Rail lines to London St Pancras are closed and investigations are under way.
Multiple attacks against Elbit Systems in Germany have been reported, including vandalism at an Ulm office and protests at a UK factory. The incidents are linked to ongoing tensions over the Gaza conflict, with activists citing opposition to Israel's military actions. The German court is pursuing charges against five activists involved in the Ulm attack.
The conflict in Iran has pushed up energy prices and fuel costs, with gas and oil contributing to higher household bills. The price cap review set for 1 July to 30 September 2026 is expected to show a rise, while a think tank identifies towns most vulnerable to energy-spending shocks.