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A High Court injunction has temporarily banned the UK government from concluding negotiations on the Chagos Islands deal.

Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics.

As part of the deal, the UK will lease back a military base on the archipelago for 99 years that's been described as "essential to our security".

The review has been criticised by some, including the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales. "The government will be sending a clear message to domestic abusers that they can now offend with little consequence," Nicole Jacobs said.

The former prime minister, who introduced winter fuel as a universal benefit when chancellor, said there is a strong case for it, but suggests society's richest pensioners could be exempt.

Campaigners believe making non-fatal strangulation (NFS) a standalone offence would act as a greater deterrent and lead to more accurate data on the number of incidents reported.

Sir Keir Starmer has said he will "look" at the unpopular winter fuel policy to make more pensioners eligible for the payments.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the UK can "no longer tolerate" the situation and calls for an "immediate ceasefire" and the return of any remaining hostages.

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The Unite union is accusing the government and city council of blocking offers to end the dispute from being made - allegations that both have denied.