Good Morning Britain fans were delighted to see a Welsh star back in the studio on Thursday

Fans of Good Morning Britain have said the same thing after a presenting change during the most recent live broadcast.

Thursday’s (March 5) instalment of the popular ITV programme was fronted by Kate Garraway, with Paul Brand stepping in to co-host alongside her.

They were accompanied in the central London studio by Laura Tobin, who delivered regular weather updates throughout the broadcast, whilst Ranvir Singh covered the remainder of the day’s news.

The programme’s viewers were thrilled to see Paul fill in, with numerous people posting their responses on X (formerly Twitter). “#GMB Quality this morning with @PaulBrandITV. Praise be!” one person wrote.

Another contributed: “Nice to see Paul on GMB today,” whilst a third stated: “Paul and Kate!” reports the Mirror.

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A fourth fan mirrored the feeling, commenting: “Yay happy to see Paul this morning.”

This isn’t the first time that Paul has stepped in to present the popular programme, as he previously fronted the show alongside Susanna Reid in November 2025, after Richard Madeley called in unwell. He’s also appeared in the studio to share results from multiple ITV investigations.

Paul notably started his career as a production journalist at ITV Wales. He served as a reporter, before becoming a political correspondent for ITV Yorkshire and ITV Tyne Tees and Border.

He subsequently covered politics for Good Morning Britain, and joined the network ITV News team in 2016. Having spent several years working as a political correspondent, Paul was appointed UK Editor of ITV News in 2021. He has also fronted the ITV News at Ten, as well as hosting a programme on LBC radio.

Elsewhere on this morning’s GMB, Paul and Kate provided updates on the continuing Middle East crisis, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend.

Reports are now emerging that the first rescue flight scheduled to repatriate stranded British nationals from the Middle East this morning has yet to depart.

The aircraft, chartered by the British government, was originally set to leave Oman last night, carrying some of the most vulnerable passengers, including the sick and elderly. It is now understood that the plane will not land back in the UK until considerably later today.

Reporter Nick Dixon, broadcasting live from Heathrow Airport, said: “A lot of confusion surrounding this flight… It appears it has been delayed until much later today. As I say, it’s quite a confusing picture. We’re trying to get some sort of clarification from the Foreign Office.

“But for now at least, it seems that the hundreds of passengers who would have been boarding that flight are now still stuck in the Middle East.”

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Action, hope and humanity will be at the heart of a major global gathering to address environmental and social urgencies. Leading voices in sectors including environment, sustainability, clean energy and biodiversity will converge at the ChangeNOW 2026 summit to discuss concrete solutions to keep climate action on track.

In a world facing a multitude of pressures – with seven of the nine planetary boundaries identified by the scientific community already breached – this year’s edition of ChangeNOW uses the planetary boundaries framework not only as a scientific warning, but as a lens for economic and political decision-making.

“In a world shaped by planetary limits, the question is not whether to act, but how,” says Santiago Lefebvre, founder and CEO of ChangeNOW. “How can we keep our societies running within the Earth’s boundaries and without losing our freedom and sovereignty? ChangeNOW brings together science, business, political and civil leadership to structure concrete action.”

This meeting of brilliant minds will see groups including entrepreneurs, NGOs, corporates, investors, policy makers, talent and more help spotlight innovative, yet entirely achievable, resolutions to some of the planet’s biggest challenges. While 36 international delegations will be part of discussions including those on European sovereignty, international climate governance and cross-border cooperation.

Here, we break down exactly what to expect from this monumental event — and explain how you can be a part of the action.

What is ChangeNOW?

While ChangeNOW is a year-round social enterprise, focusing on how to effectively accelerate environmental and social transition, much of the hard work culminates in the annual ChangeNow summit — the world’s largest event dedicated to solutions for the planet.

Like its 2025 predecessor, this year’s summit will be held at the iconic Grand Palais in Paris — a symbolic nod to the city where the Paris Agreement was negotiated and adopted in 2015. The event is often seen as the precursor to the upcoming COP negotiations.

Known as ‘the most impactful event on the planet’, ChangeNOW will run from March 30th to April 1st, hosting 140 countries, 40,000 attendees, 10,000 companies, 1,200 investors and 1,000 journalists.

Grouped into thematic zones such as food, health, agriculture, cities, circular economy, fashion and biodiversity, it will showcase 1,000 sustainable solutions that respond to major environmental or social challenges — all selected for their strong positive impact and their potential to be deployed on a large scale.

In addition, there will be over 50 workshops, an extensive program of talks from global thought leaders and a wide range of networking opportunities including ice-breaker sessions, 1:1 meetings and open meet-ups by sector or region. The summit is a thriving hub for collaboration and has seen numerous impactful partnerships being created.

With previous success stories including Slovenian startup PlanetCare teaming up with the French Ministry of Ecological and Social Transition to change policy and prevent the pollution of 500 tons of plastic microfibres. The Blue Ocean Partners collaborating with Swen Capital Partners led to millions of pounds being raised to invest in innovations to regenerate ocean health, and the French and Kenyan Red Cross joined forces to launch the Women Social Entrepreneurship Institute — after connecting with innovators and investors at the expo.

Who is taking part?

The ChangeNOW summit will host over 500 visionary speakers including scientists, activists, public leaders, business actors and celebrities — across five conference stages and a pitch stage. The voices will unite to address topics such as emissions mitigation, nature-based solutions and the already visible impacts of climate change.

Among the first announced speakers is Laurent Fabius, President of COP21 and former President of the French Constitutional Council, who will speak on the theme of information and governance. Representatives from the United Nations will include Melissa Fleming, the Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications and Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, Vice-Chair of the IPCC.

Big name speakers include the scientist who developed the planetary boundaries framework, Johan Rockström, who is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, economist Kate Raworth, who is the founder of the Doughnut Economics Action Lab, and actor, screenwriter and producer, Matt Damon, who will join the conference as a virtual speaker to discuss his expertise on water and sanitation issues —in his position as co-founder of asset manager WaterEquity and the NGO Water.org.

Other notable speakers include Ilwad Elman, Chief Operating Officer at the Elman Peace Centre, Rob Hopkins, Founder of the Transition Movement and Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Honorary President of the Club of Rome and Executive Chair of Earth4All.

The ChangeNOW summit will host a hugely diverse variety of talks, with the first morning alone covering topics as wide ranging as ‘Environmental Intelligence’, ‘How to Organise Collective Action’ and ‘Making Nature Protection Sexy’.

Can the general public attend?

ChangeNOW 2026 is a vibrant place to learn and be inspired, with plenty of opportunities for the general public to get involved. Join activities on Wednesday 1st April, when the general public can explore the exhibitors showcasing their innovative solutions in the Grand Palais nave and attend any of the conferences that day.

Attendees can also enjoy the impactful and sustainable artworks on display in the 15 artistic capsules, and let the kids join the fun and learning through the Families for Change program — note visitors under 18 can book a ticket for free.

Wednesday is also the day of the Impact Job Fair, where 500 recruiters offering 600 plus jobs, and over 15 training providers, will help those looking for their next meaningful job or training opportunity.

For all those who want to come together to build a better world, book your ChangeNOW 2026 ticket here.

The First Minister turned interviewer to encourage more migrant women to come forward and have their stories heard and preserved.

Michelle O’Neill has stepped behind the microphone for a change to capture the powerful life story of a migrant mother who moved to Dungannon more than 14 years ago.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the First Minister interviewed Domingas Gusmão for Heritage Journeys: Voices of Migrant Women in Mid Ulster, an initiative led by First Steps Women’s Centre in Dungannon, which has been funded by a £231,000 award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The project is preserving the stories of 100 migrant women who have made Mid Ulster their home and contributed to life in the area between 2000 and 2024, through interviews and cultural material which will then be archived at the Linen Hall Library in Belfast, as a legacy for future generations.

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Having lived in Mid Ulster all her life and, as MLA for the area, the First Minister agreed to the role of interviewer to encourage more migrant women to come forward and have their stories heard and preserved.

The interview with Domingas, a mother of three originally from East Timor, was recorded at Michelle O’Neill’s constituency office in Cookstown, Co Tyrone.

Domingas came to Dungannon 14 years ago to join her husband, who was working at Moy Park. All three of Domingas’s children were born in Northern Ireland.

During the emotional interview, the two women connected over motherhood and family, before the First Minister explored with Domingas the challenges she faced in adapting to a new country and whether she felt part of the community.

Domingas said: “Not everybody accepts and understands what we’ve been facing. We’re not here just for fun or a holiday. They wonder why we’re here. We want to give our children the best life.

“We want to contribute to life here. We have to ignore it. We have to control how we react, and it’s often better not to do anything.”

Following up, the First Minister asked: “Is that something that concerns you all the time? Are you worried about hate and racism?” Domingas told her: “Even if it happens somewhere else, I can feel afraid to go out. I have younger kids, and it concerns me, but I am lucky, and my neighbourhood is amazing.”

In the interview, Domingas also tells the First Minister about missing her family, including her father, who is now seriously unwell. She has not seen him since returning home briefly in 2017 because she cannot afford the trip back.

In another moving moment, Domingas, spoke of the joy she felt when her son, who has autism, first called her “mummy” at the age of five.

Now settled in Dungannon, Domingas describes Mid Ulster as home, and emphasised the importance of finding support through the First Steps Women’s Centre, where she attended classes and gradually built confidence and fluency in English.

Alongside raising her family, she continues to practise traditional music, cooking, and crafts from East Timor and has established a small business creating and selling her hand-crocheted items.

In closing the interview, Michelle O’Neill told Domingas: “I can say to you, as your First Minister, I want to build a society and a home for everybody that’s inclusive, where everybody is welcome, and where we celebrate our difference and our diversity, and that we all recognise we are stronger for it.”

The recording also captured the moment Domingas gifted the First Minister a hand-crocheted red-and-green table centrepiece, which the First Minister said she would be proud to use on her table on Christmas Day. Domingas also crocheted a gift for Deputy First Minister, Emma Little Pengelly.

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Domingas added: “It meant a great deal to me to be interviewed by our First Minister and local MLA. I am used to seeing her on television being interviewed, so to suddenly have her asking about my life was very special.

“She really put me at ease, and I was surprised by how many shared experiences we had around things like getting lists of jobs to do after school when we were children, and raising teenage children. I feel privileged to be part of this project and of First Steps Women’s Centre in Dungannon.

“Knowing my story, and the stories of so many other women of my generation, will be preserved in The Linen Hall Library, so that my children and grandchildren can one day hear about our journeys to make a home in Mid Ulster, means a great deal to me.”

Ms O’Neill said of her turn behind the microphone: “I don’t think I’ll be stepping behind the microphone permanently, but it has been such an enjoyable privilege to be able to explore Domingas’ journey to Mid Ulster with her and to hear about all the fears and hopes she had and has.

“Domingas and her family are valuable members of our society in Mid Ulster, and our community is better and more diverse as a result.

“I urge any woman from another country who has come to live in Mid Ulster to get in touch with First Steps Women’s Centre in Dungannon to ensure their stories are also recorded and stored for future generations.

“I wish everyone the best of luck in gathering and treasuring these valuable oral histories, which are a vital part of life here and which deserve to be celebrated.”

Further information on First Steps Women’s Centre is available at www.firststepswomenscentre.org.

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Canadian and Australian prime ministers on Thursday called for a de-escalation of the Iran war but added the Iranians must never gain a nuclear weapon.

Canada’s Mark Carney and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese discussed the war during their meeting in Australia’s capital, Canberra.

The meeting came after news that a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean and Turkey said NATO defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran before it entered Turkey’s airspace.

“We want to see a broader de-escalation of these hostilities with a broader group of countries than just the direct belligerents involved,” Carney said at a press conference with Albanese.

“We stress that that cannot be achieved unless we’re in a position that Iran’s ability to acquire a nuclear weapon, develop a nuclear weapon, and to export terrorism, is ended. So that process must lead to those outcomes,” Carney added.

He said the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council, which were “showing tremendous restraint,” should become involved in the de-escalation process.

Albanese said: “The world wants to see a de-escalation and wants to see Iran cease to spread the destinations of its attacks.”

“We’re seeing Gulf states, that have not been involved, attacked across the board, including the attacks on civilian and tourist areas as well. But we also want to see the objectives achieved. I want to see the possibility of Iran getting a nuclear weapon removed once and for all,” Albanese said.

Questioned by a reporter, Carney could not rule out the Canadian military ever becoming involved in the conflict.

“You’ve asked a fundamental hypothetical in a conflict that can spread very broadly,” Carney said.

“So one can never categorically rule out participation. We will stand by our allies when it makes sense,” he added.

Carney is in Australia on a trade-focused, three-nation visit that began in India last week. He addressed the Australian Parliament on Thursday and will fly to Japan on Friday.

A child under the age of 12 was allegedly found without the correct restraint inside the vehicle

The PSNI have announced the results of an operation yesterday, (Wednesday) which resulted in several prohibition notices for vehicles in a dangerous condition, and another seized in the Donegall Road area.

The operation was conducted alongside members of the DVA which saw both agencies work together to target unsafe vehiciles.

A PSNI officer said: “We recently carried out a joint operation with the DVA in which a number of vehicles were issued with prohibition notices for being in a dangerous condition.

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“On Wednesday evening we were carrying out patrols of the Donegall Road Area when we spotted this vehicle which was issued with a prohibition notice during the recent operation. Checks of the police system and information from the driver highlighted that the vehicle was still under a prohibition notice and therefore should not be driven on the road. It was also clear from the condition of the vehicle that not all the defects had been rectified.

“The vehicle has been seized for examination and the driver will be reported to the DVA and the PPS in relation to a number of offences, including carrying a child under the age of 12 without the correct restraint.”

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It’s been claimed that one of Cambridge’s biggest green spaces has been “abandoned” and “left to rot”. Locals have complained about the condition of Stourbridge Common saying that parts of the common have been left in a bad state.

Used needles, dumped mobility scooters and other rubbish are commonly flytipped at the park. Locals say that part of the common is often used as a campsite.

Ryan Henniker, chair of the East Chesterton Residents Group, says the common has been “abandoned” by local authorities. He said: “We have seen a wide range of wildlife there, everything from Kingfishers to muntjacs. It’s such a rich, biodiverse spot.

“During the winter, the common floods and creates an amazing environment for some creatures. However, the rubbish is pushing them [animals] out.

“What we have seen over the past three years is a steady lack of investment, support and care for the site, resulting in a decline in wildlife sightings and a lack of site use from the public.

“Most noticeably, there are two abandoned encampments which have been left to rot and ruin on for over two years now, each representing a significant threat to the public and wildlife, from used needles to excrement and non-biodegradable products.”

Ryan added that the common has a “historical significance in Cambridge” and it is “such an important area for wildlife”.

He added: “But, it’s impacting people using the area. It’s also dangerous with the needles. You wouldn’t let young children near there.”

Members of the East Chesterton Residents Group have tried to improve the area by cleaning up. Ryan said: “It’s a real shame. We feel like we are doing our part as the community, but the council is not doing their fair share.

“It’s saddening and frustrating.” Ryan also raised concerns about overflowing bins. The common is maintained by Cambridge City Council.

Ryan and the residents’ group would like to see clean-ups take place. He said: “I would like to see them clean up and put more measures in place to restrict people from being able to camp there.

“Whether that’s more patrols, I would like to see a strategy on how to make Stourbridge Common more user-friendly and ways of bringing it into the community.” A spokesperson for Cambridge City Council described Stourbridge Common as “one of the city’s largest and most historic open spaces”.

They added: “The common is designated a local nature reserve, and is managed by Cambridge City Council. Other neighbouring areas are owned and managed by different landowners.

“Bins on the common are emptied three times per week – Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Additional litter picking across the common will sometimes take place if there is an identified need, for example, following increased use of the park, specific reports, or due to seasonal pressures.

“People can report build-ups of litter, including dangerous litter like needles, and can request a litter pick in particular open spaces or streets, via the city council website. We routinely respond to reports of fly-tipping on the common and these are usually cleared within five working days of being reported.

“We respond to reports of needles within two hours where they are reported between 6am and 3pm. We are aware of a number of abandoned camps within the tree line at Stourbridge Common.

“Due to recent wet weather and boggy conditions, we have not been able to safely access these areas. Plans are in place to remove the waste and clear the affected area in the coming days.”

The council reiterated that camping on public land is “not permitted” in Cambridge. The spokesperson added: “We will investigate all reports of illegal camping on public or council-owned land, although some cases can be complex and take time to resolve. Wild camping can be reported to the council.”

Concerns were also raised about a number of trees that were cut down in the common. The council spokesperson said: “Regarding tree management, we have undertaken essential work with partners to ensure a small number of trees on the common did not compromise the safety of the railway line which crosses the common. In the coming weeks we will be checking fences, water troughs, gates, tree guards and cattle grids on the common before cows return in April for their grazing season.”

The common has an interesting history, as King John granted a charter in 1211 to allow it to hold its annual fair, which still runs today.

She was last seen on Wednesday, February 25

Police are growing increasingly concerned for a woman who has been missing for more than a week. Marem, 21, was last seen around 9.30am on Wednesday, February 25.

She is described as being approximately 5ft 5ins tall with shoulder-length black hair. Marem was last seen wearing a pink top, blue jeans and a big black jacket.

Anyone who has any information is urged to contact Hertfordshire Police. A spokesperson said: “If you believe you are with Marem now or have seen her in the last few moments, please call 999 immediately, quoting ISR 599 of 28 February, 2026.

“If you have seen Marem since she was reported missing or have information about where she has been, report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101.”

REPRESENTING York is always an immense privilege. It’s the place I grew up, where my young family calls home, and a city full of wonderful people and businesses.

At the moment, though, it also feels like the sporting centre of the universe!

In this month’s column, I want to focus on York City and York Knights and the success they’re both enjoying on the pitch. Both teams have made a fantastic start to the season, and it’s worth celebrating the hard work that’s brought them here, work that has been building over several seasons. The truth is, neither club’s achievements are accidental. Their success relies on dedicated staff, hardworking players, and loyal supporters.

When both of our teams do well, it creates a buzz across the city, from cafés and pubs to chatter in offices and conversations in school playgrounds. It’s also a great source of rivalry for me speaking to other MPs before we play their teams at each weekend!

When it comes to football, those 90 minutes on a Saturday or a Tuesday night under the lights really matter. Like anyone else, I work hard all week and juggle a busy job with two young boys. I try to go when I can, but still celebrate even if I can’t.

Saturday evening was a perfect example of why I love following City, even if I can’t always be there. I was putting my boys to bed while listening in to BBC Radio York’s coverage of Morecambe away. A 99th-minute winner from Ollie Banks meant a very restrained celebration that threw off the bed time routine! Hats off to David Ward and the team for some fantastic commentary as always. Stuart Maynard has been phenomenal since coming in as manager, and Ollie Pearce just keeps scoring. Happy days!

The game against Rochdale on the final day is shaping up to be a real spectacle as we both aim for that automatic spot. Regardless of what happens, though, I joined other MPs in Parliament calling for #3UP the other week.

Losing out to Oldham in last year’s play-offs still stings. This is about fairness. We need a football pyramid that’s fit for purpose whether we go up or not, and I’m pleased to be working with the National League to make that case. Hopefully it’s job done by the Rochdale game, though!

As I write this, I’m getting ready to go to Boreham Wood this evening. A Tuesday night in London is a long haul for most, but thankfully close enough to Parliament!

A personal note, though. One moment I’m especially looking forward to at the LNER is taking my little ones to their first game. Walking down the concourse and seeing their faces as the pitch comes into view isn’t just about football, it’s about passing something on. I’m sure that’s something a lot of dads in York will recognise.

People know I’m a big York City fan, and that the club is very close to my heart. But I’ll be really honest that I’ve followed rugby league much less.

Over the last couple of years though, as York Knights built momentum and earned promotion to the Super League, it’s been impossible not to take notice!

I was chuffed to be at the Knight’s first game in the Super League a few weeks ago, and it couldn’t have gone better. Reigning Champions Hull KR at home, a brilliant atmosphere, and late drop-goal to win. You couldn’t have scripted it. Like many in York, since then, I’ve been absolutely hooked, keeping an eye on every try and conversion. A cracking start, and big season ahead!

The turnout has been just as impressive, with 8,500 at the LNER. When a club is flying, people respond. The Knights deserve huge credit for bringing new supporters through the gates and inspiring a new generation of fans. I’m happy to say I fall into this category.

Turning away from sport, I was pleased to welcome Menfulness to Parliament. After taking Mike Hewitt to a Downing Street reception last year, I’ve since met CEO Jack and colleagues Emma and Matt to discuss their work supporting young people’s mental wellbeing in York at Inspire Academy. They are fantastic.

I’m also chuffed to say a permanent Post Office is reopening in Haxby. After pushing for a permanent solution, I’ve had confirmation that a new premises will be set up. This is a real win for residents who campaigned hard, and I want to thank Haxby Town Council for working with me on this.

I also want to thank the parents, carers, and others who met with me at the University of York to discuss the impact of social media on children. Your insights have been invaluable and fed into a recent parliamentary debate on screen time.

I want to end with a huge shout-out to The Scrap Box in Dunnington, voted the best chippy in the country! I was delighted to host them in Parliament as they headed to the National Fish and Chip Awards, and also to pop over to the shop for my tea last Friday night. Gavin and Aman run a fantastic business, but above all, they are truly top blokes.

If you need anything from my team or me, do get in touch. For now, enjoy the blue skies and warmer weather! Thanks, and take care.

Apple has unveiled its new iPhone 17e with premium features for a more attractive price

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Apple has opened pre-orders for it newest smartphone and it’s available with a pennies-per-day deal at one store. On Monday (March 2), the tech giant officially launched the iPhone 17e.

It’s the latest entry in Apple’s budget-friendly ‘e’ range, marketed as a more affordable alternative to the iPhone 17. The 17e is promoted as delivering ‘powerful performance and features at an exceptional value’, carrying a £599 price point that undercuts the flagship version by £200.

Despite the reduced cost, it still provides fast performance, a sophisticated camera system, Artificial Intelligence capabilities and double the initial storage capacity at 256GB. Pre-orders for the iPhone 17e are live now ahead of its March 11 release date, and Sky Mobile is offering it for 61p per day when customers place their order early.

When spreading the payment across one of Sky’s monthly plans, the iPhone 17e 256GB comes to £19 with £12 upfront. This equates to roughly 61p per day over a 31-day month.

Similarly, the iPhone 17e 512GB is priced at £25 with £12 upfront – or roughly 80p per day. Beyond storage choices, there are now additional colour options available, as Apple has introduced a new ‘soft pink’ variant alongside the standard black and white, reports the Mirror.

Sky’s iPhone 17e pre-order deal

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Sky Mobile is offering the new iPhone 17e for £19 per month or 61p per day when pre-ordering by March 10.

One aspect worth noting about Sky’s mobile contracts is their 36-month duration, although subscribers have the flexibility to switch to a newer handset after 24 months without additional charges. These deals include a 100MB data package, but this allowance will be quickly used up by most users, making an upgrade to a more substantial plan advisable.

Rival retailers like Mobiles.co.uk are also taking pre-orders, with the £28.99 per month 100GB tariff a standout option, while the £35.99 500GB tariff comes with free AirPods 4. For those who’d rather buy the device outright, launch prices typically remain consistent across retailers, so expect major sellers like Amazon and Argos to match the £599 price point.

The iPhone 17e arrives a year after Apple introduced its inaugural ‘e’ model, the iPhone 16e. Several enhancements have been made since its predecessor, most notably the 256GB storage capacity – double the base storage of the earlier version at the same cost.

Performance has also been significantly boosted thanks to Apple’s cutting-edge A19 chip, identical to the processor inside the standard iPhone 17. Despite its more affordable price point, the iPhone 17e delivers high-end specifications including a 48MP Fusion camera capable of capturing stunning images and 4K Dolby Vision footage, the newest iOS 26 operating system pre-installed, and advanced Apple Intelligence features.

The 6.1″ Super Retina XDR screen benefits from Ceramic Shield 2 protection, which Apple claims provides three-times superior scratch protection versus the earlier generation. One minor drawback is the battery life, which falls slightly short of the standard iPhone 17 at up to 26 hours of video playback, compared to 30.

Unveiling the iPhone 17e, Kaiann Drance, Apple’s Vice President of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing, stated: “The iPhone 17e combines powerful performance and features our users love at an exceptional value, making it a compelling option for customers looking to upgrade to the iPhone 17 family. We know our customers want a product that will last, and iPhone 17e delivers just that.

“With A19 for incredible performance, double the entry storage, a smarter camera system, and enhanced durability, iPhone 17e is designed to stay fast, secure, and valuable for years to come.”

The case will now be investigated further by Cambridgeshire’s Coroner Court

The case of a boy who died less than two months after a now-suspended Cambridge surgeon operated on him has been referred to a coroner, as a review found “evidence that fatal physical harm was caused”.

Jack Moate, aged nine, was operated on by Kuldeep Stohr, an orthopaedic consultant who specialised in children, at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge on September 28, 2015.

Jack, who had several complex medical needs and limited mobility, spent almost eight hours in surgery for an operation on his hips.

He died on November 21, 2015, with his mother saying he was “in agony” and his care has since been reviewed as part of a wider exercise. A letter from Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) to Jack’s mother, Elizabeth Moate, seen by the Press Association, says that an independent clinical expert who reviewed Jack’s care found “there was evidence that fatal physical harm was caused”.

The letter, dated February 2 of this year, said: “In the NHS, fatal harm means at the time of reporting, the patient, in this case Jack, has died and the incident may have contributed to the death.”

It added: “We have reported Jack’s case to the coroner”, who would be in contact with Ms Moate “to discuss next steps”. The expert also found that “the care provided was not in line with the standards we expect”.

Dr Sue Broster, chief medical officer at CUH, said in a statement: “On behalf of the trust, I offer my unreserved apologies for the failings in Jack’s care.” Jack’s case was examined as part of a broader external clinical review commissioned by the trust last year into Ms Stohr’s practice following concerns about care that was “below the expected standard”.

Last March, the trust said that the care of “almost 700 patients who have undergone planned surgical procedures” would be reviewed. Concerns were raised as early as 2015 and were the subject of an external clinical review in 2016.

A separate independent review, which reported back last year, highlighted how the 2016 review raised concerns about Ms Stohr’s surgical technique and judgment but it was “misunderstood” and opportunities to act on the findings were “missed”.

Jack’s mother, who lives in Cambridgeshire, said her son had epilepsy and was largely wheelchair bound, although he could sit independently and unaided on the floor without any back support, and was able to stand in a standing frame and use a walking machine.

He had regular physiotherapy, which sometimes caused pain, but he mainly coped well with his many life-limiting conditions. He was also able to understand commands and communicate using facial expressions and noises.

Ms Moate said she was concerned about him undergoing surgery due to his complex conditions and as he was highly susceptible to infections. Jack suffered “significant blood loss” in a procedure which ultimately left his right hip wrongly aligned and his left hip unstable and unhealed. Ms Moate added: “I’ll never be able to forgive the hospital for what happened.

“They sent my boy home and he died in agony. I said I didn’t want him to have surgeries on both hips at the same time.

“I’d have much rather him had one operation at a time. I felt pressured into signing the consent form.”

She said she wanted “answers and justice for Jack”.

His cause of death was recorded at the time as deep vein thrombosis, cerebral palsy alongside epilepsy.

Solicitor Elizabeth Maliakal, of Hudgell Solicitors, who represents Ms Moate, said Jack’s death “pre-dates all investigations and reviews carried out into Ms Stohr’s practice”.

“Had it been properly and fully investigated at the time, action to address her shortcomings could have been taken then, and we may well not be where we are now, with more than 700 cases being reviewed,” she said.

She has called for a statutory inquiry. Ms Maliakal added: “There is a wider pressing hospital patient safety issue to be addressed around the management and governance of specialist surgeons. We want a meeting with (Health Secretary) Wes Streeting as a matter of urgency.”

Dr Broster said: “Our thoughts remain with his family, and we are doing everything we can to support them at this extremely difficult time.

“We have passed all details of his care at the trust to the coroner to investigate the cause of Jack’s death and will continue to provide full assistance to them.

“The external retrospective clinical review, led by Andrew Kennedy KC, into the cases of patients who received care by Kuldeep Stohr remains ongoing and we continue to focus on supporting all patients and families affected.

“We will publish a summary of the review findings once all cases have been reviewed and discussed with those affected, and remain committed to implementing improvements to our services to ensure that cases like Jack’s cannot happen again.”

Ms Stohr was removed from clinical practice in 2024 and subsequently suspended. She remains suspended.

The clinical review process is anticipated to reach completion this summer, with the trust scheduled to release its findings and any recommendations.