Chancellor George Osborne says David Cameron’s decision to veto changes to the European Union treaty has “helped protect Britain’s economic interests”.
The A&E department at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester remains closed after a large fire.
Engineers work through the night to reconnect thousands of homes left without electricity by severe storms in Scotland.
Two linked oil vessels which suffered anchor damage in severe storms are reported to be “stable and safe” by their operators.
The Minister for Social Development has said he is “appalled” at Westminster’s decision to cut the winter fuel payment.