North Carolina’s governor reported that 11 people were known to have died in his state as a consequence of the storm.

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has urged the Conservative Party to cease its infighting, in his final address to Tory members before he stands down as leader.

New Scottish Conservatives leader Russell Findlay does not want to spend his career “only talking about the union”, he told activists and delegates in Birmingham.

Ministers are reportedly looking to scrap BBC licence fee prosecutions amid fears women are disproportionately affected.