First Televised Sentencing at the Old Bailey; Starmer Sacks Shadow Minister in Strike Row

The Old Bailey allows cameras inside the courtroom for the first time during a killer’s sentencing. Shell and British Gas owner Centrica both report soaring profits, as British households are facing rocketing energy prices. Keir Starmer fired a shadow minister for inventing policy "on the hoof" after joining Wednesday's rail strikes, but the sacking has been heavily criticised by union bosses, even calling into question Starmer's legitimacy as a leader.