UK media opened with continued focus on the migrant hotel controversy, highlighting billions wasted due to Home Office 'incompetence' and mismanagement. Early reports also touched on discussions about an international peace force in Gaza and royal family finances.
By early afternoon, attention remained on the migrant hotel issue, with parliamentarians accusing the government of wasting billions. The family of migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu also accused the Labour government of failing them. Concurrently, Prince Andrew and his finances began to draw significant media attention, with reports of King Charles being heckled over Andrew during a cathedral visit in the late afternoon. David Lammy confirmed an independent investigation into Kebatu's wrongful release due to 'human error'.
The evening saw increased coverage of Hurricane Melissa heading towards Jamaica, while migrant housing discussions shifted towards barracks as an alternative to hotels.