Heather Herbert was reported to police over an online post on Bluesky following the politician's death last week. It was made ahead of the 78-year-old's death being announced as a suspected murder. Police Scotland initially said "no criminality" had been established in relation to the social media post but then said "additional enquiries" were being carried out. In an update on Thursday, a force spokesperson said: "We received reports on Saturday 11 July 2026 relating to a post made online. "Following further assessment, a 50-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection. "A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal." Herbert, a web developer at the University of Aberdeen, is also being investigated by the institution. Professor Peter Edwards, principal and vice chancellor, previously said: "We are aware of the incident and the concerns that have been raised and are looking into the matter as a priority." Ms Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday 9 July. Police believe the former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman was attacked at around 12.30pm on the Wednesday - nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered with "serious injuries". A 28-year-old white British male remains in custody following his arrest at the weekend. He is being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation, or instigation of acts of terrorism, as well as on suspicion of murder. Herbert's Bluesky account currently shows as being "suspended". Herbert, a transgender woman, stood for Scottish Labour to contest the Aberdeen Donside constituency in the 2021 Scottish parliament election, and for the Scottish Greens for Aberdeen City Council's Kincorth/Nigg/Cove ward in the 2022 local government election. Sky News has tried to contact Herbert for comment.

The test will be offered as part of the routine heel prick test already carried out on babies shortly after birth. It's part of an evaluation programme which will inform future recommendations on testing newborns by the UK National Screening Committee. The condition has been brought to national attention in part by singer and former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson, who announced her twins, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, had been diagnosed with the condition at the start of this year. She has said their diagnosis means they are unlikely ever to be able to walk or regain their neck strength. Nelson welcomed the rollout, calling it "a day of hope". She said: "After years of campaigning, it means so much to see the heel prick test for SMA begin rolling out from October, with implementation continuing throughout 2027 until every newborn screening laboratory across the UK is offering the test. "Knowing that future families will have access to early diagnosis and the opportunity for the best possible outcomes is something I'm incredibly proud to have supported. "This is a victory for every family affected by SMA. Whilst it can't change the future of our children, I know it marks the beginning of a brighter future for future SMA families. Every baby's life matters." 'A hugely important step forward' Nelson has previously called the screening study "a postcode lottery," flagging that it would "only cover 72% of England". In an Instagram post last month, she said: "That means some babies won't be screened simply because of where they live. A postcode lottery like that just isn't fair." Speaking to Sky News' The UK Tonight With Sarah-Jane Mee earlier this year, Nelson said she had taken the twins to the GP three times because they weren't feeding properly but was told: "They are absolutely fine". She said it was her mum who finally recognised the signs, eventually leading them to a diagnosis and treatment. Health Secretary James Murray said: "No parent should have to watch their child lose the ability to move or breathe, knowing that earlier treatment could have made all the difference." Giles Lomax, chief executive officer of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) UK, said: "We are delighted to see the confirmation that the remaining six screening laboratories will begin screening from October 2027. This demonstrates a clear commitment to making newborn screening available across England. "No family should face a postcode lottery when it comes to a condition where every day without treatment can lead to irreversible loss of motor neurons." Aoife Regan, director of impact and charitable programmes at Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, said: "Early diagnosis can be life-changing. With effective treatments now available, identifying SMA before symptoms appear gives babies the best chance of timely treatment and can help prevent irreversible disease progression. "At Great Ormond Street Hospital, teams provide specialist and wraparound care for children with SMA and their families following what is often a devastating diagnosis. Screening has the potential to transform that journey for future families." Babies in Scotland have been offered the test since March. What is SMA? SMA is a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and loss of movement and can affect a child's ability to breathe and swallow. It can leave babies unable to sit up, crawl or walk. It's estimated that around 70 babies are born with the condition each year in the UK, with SMA often grouped into types based on the age at which symptoms begin and how it affects sitting, standing and walking. According to the NHS, around 1,150 people in England are living with SMA types one, two, or three. There is currently no cure for SMA, but early treatment can delay the progressive nature of the illness and help children live longer.

It will be illegal to sell energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to anyone under 16 across all retailers, including online, in shops, restaurants, and cafes. Politics latest: Zelenskyy 'afraid of changes' as Starmer bows out Energy drinks will also be banned from all vending machines, to prevent under-16s from buying them there. One energy drink can contain the same amount of caffeine as two coffees or four cans of coke, with up to a third of children in the UK consuming at least one energy drink every week, particularly boys. Tea, coffee, and lower-caffeine soft drinks - such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi - are not affected. But drinks that currently breach the limit and would be part of the ban include Red Bull, Monster, Relentless, and Prime. They already carry warnings stating they are not recommended for children. Major supermarkets have already voluntarily stopped sales of the drinks to youngsters, but the Department of Health said research suggests some smaller convenience stores are still selling them to children. The ban will be enforced by trading standards. Public health minister Sharon Hodgson said: "We know about the damage to young people: affecting their sleep, their concentration in class, their behaviour." The government confirmed their intent to implement a ban last autumn and launched a 12-week consultation. Hodgson said ministers had heard "from so many parents and teachers across the country, they see the difference when the kids are 'wired' when they're on these high caffeine energy drinks, but it was perfectly legal. "Well now we're empowering parents and teachers and shopkeepers to say 'no, you don't have to sell these to children under 16 anymore, they're banned'." Labour committed in their 2024 manifesto to banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, as well as banning the advertising of junk food to children. Theresa May's Conservative government also ran a consultation on banning the sale of energy drinks for children in 2018, although a ban was never implemented. An estimated 100,000 children in England drink high-caffeine energy drinks. Some energy drinks have gained popularity among young people in recent years, with sales of the viral drink Prime skyrocketing after being promoted by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul.

The Three Lions boss has come under intense scrutiny for his tactics and substitutions in Atlanta, especially after Anthony Gordon had given England the lead early in the second half. The new Barcelona winger was taken off in the 72nd minute for Ezri Konsa as Tuchel's side continued to drop deeper under Argentinian pressure. Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez eventually scored twice to send the World Cup holders into Sunday's final against Spain. Sky Sports News understands the FA are not considering Tuchel's position and as of now, he is set to be in charge for Euro 2028 after signing a two-year contract extension before the World Cup. Thomas Tuchel vows to stay on as criticism of England's tactics mountsHow Thomas Tuchel's changes spectacularly backfiredHarry Kane: Holding on was not enough against ArgentinaEngland player ratings: Spence shines but big guns fail to deliverReport | As it happened | Teams | Stats | Knockout bracket Neville had a more balanced approach than some to England's exit, and pointed to years of similar issues once again playing their part - including when he was a player. He told Sky Sports News: "A sobering night for England, but it's been a good tournament. Fans will be extremely disappointed but I never had us winning the tournament from the beginning. "Maybe the optimists amongst us thought we were going to win, but I never felt we were. I thought getting to the semi-final is an incredible achievement. "The reality of it is some of the same patterns emerged that have happened with England in tournaments gone by over the last 20 to 30 years. "Tuchel chose to try and win the game in the same way he did with 10 men against Mexico, where we were resolute, resilient, tight, compact and got over the line. "He tried to do the same thing in seeing the game out, but there was an avalanche of pressure with great crosses and we just got done by quality and the second goal is magnificent from [Lionel] Messi with the quality that he has. "It's something England teams have been guilty of so often. I don't know how you change it. I went to eight tournaments as a player or coach - five of them we were knocked out on penalties. Many of them ended up sagging back on our own box very deep, not on the front foot. The very opposite of what English football is. "All I can put it down to - and I've experienced what a lot of those England players did last night - is your legs get heavy, you start to come under pressure, protecting your lead, you think you can get over the line by keeping a clean sheet and keeping the ball out of your net, rather than thinking more positively about how you can counter-attack and score the second goal. "These are patterns that have emerged time and time again. All of us who have played for England are guilty of it, so the idea of me lumping in on Tuchel just isn't going to happen. "I was just as big a part of the problem as the lads who played last night that sunk deep into our own box. It's something in our psyche, something we've done that puts pressure on ourselves and we've been knocked out of tournaments so many times in this way. It's not good enough. "We haven't got enough technical ability to play through the middle third. The players at the other elite countries have the ability to keep the ball under possession in the highest pressure of matches. Then you add that little bit of stardust like Messi, you get over the line. We haven't been able to do that. "It wasn't the greatest of nights for Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. They had quiet nights by their standards. That second goal could come from a little bit of magic, those difference makers. That's what you're looking for on a night like that." Should questions be asked over Tuchel's future? While Sky Sports pundit Neville does not believe Tuchel should leave, he did point out some of the mistakes the German made and could reflect on ahead of the next major tournament in 2028. Neville added: "I don't think about his future. I think the pressure for his decision-making is legitimate, he tried to win it in a certain way. "The majority will disagree with the way he approached that... He will get criticism because he was the big ticket manager to be the difference maker and gamechanger in the tight moments - the fine lines of international football where it's on penalties, or a substitution or the last five minutes of a World Cup semi-final. "He was brought in to be the person who was able to deal with that and he hasn't got over the line, so he will come under pressure. "But I never expected England to win this tournament. I didn't think they were good enough. They've been slightly fortunate that they've played some teams along the way as well that were favourable. So the first time they came up against a team who had elite experience of keeping the ball, they've fallen at that first fence of playing against an elite team. "Ultimately, I don't believe we keep the ball in the biggest matches in the most important moments. It's been a fault of England for many years. "And the squad Tuchel picked was a counter-attacking squad. He took out the technical players like Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Morgan Gibbs-White, Adam Wharton and he didn't play Kobbie Mainoo. "Not to bring on Mainoo to try and get a grip of the game and not bring on Bukayo Saka or Marcus Rashford for some pace was a mistake. I think he'll regret that, but he'll know that and reflect on that himself." Does Neville still stand by Romero comments after 'stupid' claim? Neville caught the attention of Argentina and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero after Wednesday's game. He called the Sky Sports pundit 'stupid' for criticising his centre-back pairing with Lisandro Martinez, with the Sky Sports pundit having called them the 'best-worst centre-half pairing in the world'. Romero told DSports: "The only thing that I hope for is that when I retire, I am not that stupid. Hopefully I won't criticise a player or anyone." It was only fair for the former Manchester United full back to have his reply, and he told Sky Sports News: "Just to add extra words to what I said: they give goals away. They've conceded six goals in four knockout matches. "Those two should hug Messi every single day because he's had to pull them out of the mire when they conceded two against Egypt, two against Cape Verde and one against England. "But I did go onto say they are incredible, and their force of nature of how they go and win the game for their country - they go from the sublime to the ridiculous... they go and win every attacking header in the penalty box and sometimes in the defensive box. "Romero played in a team last year who nearly got relegated in the Premier League and conceded 65 goals, so I think I know what I'm talking about when I watch a player. "Romero is very talented, so is Lisandro Martinez, but they do make mistakes, lots of them and they have conceded goals. "I just see a contradiction in games between them. He's relatively young, Romero, so he's not an experienced defender yet and he's had incredible achievements. He's won a World Cup. But without Lionel Messi last night and the last two tournaments... Argentina didn't win last night because of their centre-backs. They won because of arguably the greatest player of all time."

It will be illegal to sell energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to anyone under 16 across all retailers, including online, in shops, restaurants, and cafes. Politics latest: Zelenskyy 'afraid of changes' as Starmer bows out Energy drinks will also be banned from all vending machines, to prevent under-16s from buying them there. One energy drink can contain the same amount of caffeine as two coffees or four cans of coke, with up to a third of children in the UK consuming at least one energy drink every week, particularly boys. Tea, coffee, and lower-caffeine soft drinks - such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi - are not affected. But drinks that currently breach the limit and would be part of the ban include Red Bull, Monster, Relentless, and Prime. They already carry warnings stating they are not recommended for children. Major supermarkets have already voluntarily stopped sales of the drinks to youngsters, but the Department of Health said research suggests some smaller convenience stores are still selling them to children. The ban will be enforced by trading standards. Public health minister Sharon Hodgson said: "We know about the damage to young people: affecting their sleep, their concentration in class, their behaviour." The government confirmed their intent to implement a ban last autumn and launched a 12-week consultation. Hodgson said ministers had heard "from so many parents and teachers across the country, they see the difference when the kids are 'wired' when they're on these high caffeine energy drinks, but it was perfectly legal. "Well now we're empowering parents and teachers and shopkeepers to say 'no, you don't have to sell these to children under 16 anymore, they're banned'." Labour committed in their 2024 manifesto to banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, as well as banning the advertising of junk food to children. Theresa May's Conservative government also ran a consultation on banning the sale of energy drinks for children in 2018, although a ban was never implemented. An estimated 100,000 children in England drink high-caffeine energy drinks. Some energy drinks have gained popularity among young people in recent years, with sales of the viral drink Prime skyrocketing after being promoted by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul.

The family of the New Zealand actor announced his "sudden and unexpected" death at a Sydney hospital on Monday aged 78, prompting tributes to flood in from around the world. Neill, who was best known for his starring roles in the dinosaur franchise and The Piano but appeared in more than 50 films during his career, had been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer called angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma in 2022. After taking a short break from his acting career, which saw him become one of New Zealand's most successful Hollywood exports, Neill announced in April that he was cancer-free. His agent Philip Grenz said he was sharing the cause of death with the permission of Neill's family and following reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods". "Sam passed away from pneumonia," Mr Grenz said on Thursday. "Prior to becoming sick, Sam had valiantly fought and beaten lymphoma through a new treatment called CAR-T therapy." CAR-T therapy is a form of immunotherapy based on an individual's T cells and is used for several types of blood cancer. He said Neill had filmed four projects "back-to-back" during the past year that are due to be released in the coming months. "As Sam was an intensely private man who loathed a fuss, his family will honour him with a private family memorial at his farm in New Zealand at a still-undetermined later date," he said. Neill, who was born in Northern Ireland, has been celebrated as one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation, who traversed Hollywood blockbusters and art house dramas. Since his death was announced, tributes have continued to flow for the actor, from prime ministers to film industry giants. Steven Spielberg, who directed the first two Jurassic Park films, said: "Sam was exceptionally collaborative". "I adored making all the Jurassic movies with him. "Along with Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, we will always have our Jurassic family and Sam will never be forgotten by us or his many millions of fans around the world." In her tribute, Dern said: "Sam was my beloved lifetime friend… He showed me the depths of loyalty, protectiveness and love, always with the driest of wit. He was a true and noble gentleman, wrapped up in my dream leading man. I will love you forever, Dr Alan Grant." Goldblum said: "The next great adventure begins. Love, always and forever." Filmmaker Taika Waititi, who directed Neill in one of his best-loved New Zealand films Hunt For The Wilderpeople, penned an Instagram tribute on Wednesday. "So long, my dear friend. You are so loved and will be sorely missed by us all," he said. "Even though you didn't even remember it, I still think your best work is when you explain space travel by poking a pen through a piece of paper in Event Horizon (also the awesome eyes bit), and playing the antichrist, Damien Thorn, in Omen 3. I'm not sure what other roles you did, but whatever." He added "Love you and see you soon, sweet Nigel", in a reference to Neill's birth name, which he said he had changed to Sam at school because there were too many Nigels in his class. Read more from Sky News:Ed Sheeran inspires £12.5m music education schemeScott Mills was BBC's highest earner before sacking Neill was one of a raft of actors and directors who achieved international fame after an explosion of Australian films that began in the late 1970s. Following breakthrough roles in low-budget 1977 New Zealand film Sleeping Dogs and the 1979 Australian film My Brilliant Career, he went on to find blockbuster fame in 1993 hit Jurassic Park, as palaeontologist Dr Alan Grant. In more recent years, Neill won acclaim for his portrayal of the ruthless and corrupt senior police officer Chester Campbell in Peaky Blinders. Neill, who was married twice, divided his later years between Australia and his vineyard in New Zealand's Central Otago, which produced wine under the label Two Paddocks. He is survived by his two sons and two daughters.

Heather Herbert was reported to police over an online post on Bluesky following the politician's death last week. It was made ahead of the 78-year-old's death being announced as a suspected murder. Police Scotland initially said "no criminality" had been established in relation to the social media post but then said "additional enquiries" were being carried out. In an update on Thursday, a force spokesperson said: "We received reports on Saturday 11 July 2026 relating to a post made online. "Following further assessment, a 50-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection. "A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal." Herbert, a web developer at the University of Aberdeen, is also being investigated by the institution. Professor Peter Edwards, principal and vice chancellor, previously said: "We are aware of the incident and the concerns that have been raised and are looking into the matter as a priority." Ms Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday 9 July. Police believe the former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman was attacked at around 12.30pm on the Wednesday - nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered with "serious injuries". A 28-year-old white British male remains in custody following his arrest at the weekend. He is being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation, or instigation of acts of terrorism, as well as on suspicion of murder. Herbert's Bluesky account currently shows as being "suspended". Herbert, a transgender woman, stood for Scottish Labour to contest the Aberdeen Donside constituency in the 2021 Scottish parliament election, and for the Scottish Greens for Aberdeen City Council's Kincorth/Nigg/Cove ward in the 2022 local government election. Sky News has tried to contact Herbert for comment.

This was different because England were supposed to have learned. Thomas Tuchel was supposed to have taught them. Instead, he is being lambasted for a series of substitutions so counterproductive that his counterpart Lionel Scaloni might have made them himself. Ezri Konsa for Anthony Gordon, England's goalscorer, will go down in folklore for all the wrong reasons. A defensive move that gave the impression of inviting pressure, robbed the team of an out-ball - and all with what turned out to be 30 minutes still left to play. England player ratings: Big guns fail to deliverAs it happened | Teams | Stats | Knockout bracketWorld Cup day-by-day schedule | Latest: World CupFollow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App Two more defenders were introduced by Tuchel prior to Argentina's late double. And the reaction of England's players to the defeat hinted that their feelings about the approach were not so far removed from the frustrations of the masses watching back home. "Once we went 1-0 up we seemed to just try and hold on which at this level is just not enough," said captain Harry Kane. "We should have carried on pushing," agreed Marc Guehi. "It kind of felt like we scored and then the mentality was go back, defend." "I thought we nailed the game-plan up until we scored," said fellow defender Dan Burn. "We got a little bit passive after the goal, defended probably a little bit too deep, and the quality of chances that Argentina were creating it felt like it was a matter of time." The blame game is in full swing and what might feel like a minor detail could have significant consequences once the dust settles on this disappointment. Were Tuchel's interventions the cause of that passivity or was he just the coach left trying to cope with it? There were 17 minutes between Gordon's goal going in and the Konsa switch. Lautaro Martinez, scorer of the winning goal, identified this as the key period. "England got tired. They pressed for 60 minutes. After that, they had nothing left, then they dropped back." That was Tuchel's reading of events. "It started straight away after the goal. It is basically the reason why we lost," he explained. "The mindset shifted. We sat deep straight away after our goal, not after the substitutions. We suddenly played like we had a lot to lose." Of course, this is the mindset that Tuchel was brought in to change. "Watching the Euros, I felt tension and pressure on the shoulders of the players. It felt they were playing not to lose." That was his own verdict on watching England lurch through Euro 2024. Others saw parallels with the Euros prior to that. "It was very similar to the Euros final against Italy," said Sky Sports' Gary Neville. "It is about mentality and belief for England, and a bit of quality to keep the ball. I cannot believe how many times I have seen this." There had been glimpses of a shift. There was that brief period in the second half of England's 4-2 win over Croatia when Tuchel appeared to have infused his players with belief and Declan Rice was wowed by his words during half-time. That feels a lifetime ago now. Management is a confidence trick. When players see that what you say will happen actually happens, they become convinced. England defended resolutely against Mexico with 10 men and it worked. But when the biggest moment came, it absolutely did not. Norway was more of a qualified success, Tuchel flailing a little with his changes. The spiky disagreement with Jude Bellingham was sold as a positive. Healthy debate and all that. But the fall-out from this Argentina defeat could be far more divisive in its own way. Tactical nous is fundamental to Tuchel's appeal. His abrasive style can be indulged if it means winning the games that Southgate could not win. Any assessment of his England reign was always going to be defined by what he did in those minutes that matter most. Konsa for Gordon. Was it a logical reaction to dropping deep or a move that exacerbated the issue? Nico O'Reilly for Declan Rice. Was it an attempt to shut down Lionel Messi's space or a missed chance to add a counter-attacking threat? Maybe it was all of that. The public will have their view. Southgate has been open about his sense that when the criticism started to fly, he knew that his own England journey had to come to an end. The mood of the nation has the power to make Tuchel's future with England untenable. But what will really define what happens next is whether the players themselves think that he was responsible for this capitulation. Can Tuchel convince them that it is their mentality that needs to change and that they too have lessons still to learn from this? The narrative will ossify quickly and the fear is that if Tuchel does intend to stay on until Euro 2028 to put this right on home soil there will be precious few opportunities to convince before then. The answers will come in the knockout stages two summers from now. England just keep hoping those answers will be different.