1. Rishi Sunak pledges to create 100,000 more apprenticeships to battle for No 10
2. Labour focuses on tackling NHS backlogs as election approaches
3. Diane Abbott has Labour whip restored after racism comments investigation
4. Angela Rayner criticizes Tory ‘desperate tactics’ after investigation into living arrangements
5. Three police officers injured and 40 arrested during Westminster protest
6. UK motorists facing highest diesel prices in Europe
7. Audi unveils special RS4 Avant Edition 25 Years
8. BBC Weather: Sunny spells and scattered showers with highs of 13 degrees

Are you tired of hearing the same old political promises and arguments? Well, buckle up because the battle for No 10 is heating up with Rishi Sunak pledging to create 100,000 more apprenticeships a year by shutting down ‘rip-off degrees’. This move is aimed at providing young people with the employment opportunities and financial security they need to thrive. But, of course, the opposition is not taking this lying down.

Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour party has called the Tory policy ‘laughable’, pointing out that apprenticeships for young people have halved under the Conservative government. Instead, Labour is focusing on tackling NHS backlogs, with plans to clear waits of more than 18 weeks within five years of taking office. The battle lines are drawn, and the stakes are high.

But the drama doesn’t stop there. Diane Abbott has had the Labour whip restored after an investigation into her racism comments was completed five months ago. And Angela Rayner is hitting back at the Tories’ ‘desperate tactics’ after police found no evidence of wrongdoing in an investigation into her living arrangements.

Meanwhile, in Westminster, three police officers were injured and 40 people arrested during a protest. And to add fuel to the fire, UK motorists are facing the highest diesel prices in Europe, with no clear explanation from fuel retailers.

But amidst all the chaos, there’s a ray of sunshine in the form of Audi’s special edition RS4 Avant to celebrate the estate car’s 25th anniversary. With extra power, unique features, and a limited number of units available, this car is sure to turn heads on the road.

As for the weather, expect a mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers, with the heaviest downpours in eastern areas. So, whether you’re a political junkie, a car enthusiast, or just looking for the latest news, there’s something for everyone in the battle for No 10 and beyond. Stay tuned for more updates and drama as the race to the General Election heats up.