The planned 2026 budget pours more funds into fuel and coal subsidies than into renewable energy development, casting doubt on the government’s commitment to the energy transition.

The manufacturing sector showed notable improvement as its headline PMI rose to 50.5 from 49.8 in July, moving into expansion territory for the first time in more than three years.

Caterham was due to mark the occasion quietly with her family, taking the day "at her own pace", the care home where she lives said.