They were in senior roles at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016 and have been bailed pending further enquiries, Cheshire Constabulary said. Their names have not been made public. Letby, 35, was found guilty of murdering seven children and attempting to murder seven more between June 2015 and June 2016 while working in the hospital's neonatal unit. Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes explained that gross negligent manslaughter focuses on the "action or inaction of individuals". There is also an investigation into corporate manslaughter at the hospital, which began in October 2023. That focuses on "senior leadership and their decision-making", Mr Hughes said. The intention there is to determine whether any "criminality has taken place concerning the response to the increased levels of fatalities". The scope was widened to include gross negligence manslaughter in March of this year. Mr Hughes said it is "important to note" that this latest development "does not impact on the convictions of Lucy Letby for multiple offences of murder and attempted murder". He added: "Both the corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter elements of the investigation are continuing and there are no set timescales for these. "Our investigation into the deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neo-natal units of both the Countess of Chester Hospital and the Liverpool Women's Hospital between the period of 2012 to 2016 is also ongoing." Read more from Sky News:Stab victim describes horrible reality of knife crimeRoyal train to be scrapped with family to rely on helicopters A public inquiry has also been examining the hospital's response to concerns raised about Letby before her arrest. In May, it was announced the inquiry's final report into how the former nurse was able to commit her crimes will now be published early next year. Earlier this year, lawyers for Lucy Letby called for the suspension of the inquiry, claiming there was "overwhelming and compelling evidence" that her convictions were unsafe. In February, an international panel of neonatologists and paediatric specialists told reporters that poor medical care and natural causes were the reasons for the collapses and deaths. Their evidence has been passed to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), which investigates potential miscarriages of justice, and Letby's legal team hopes her case will be referred back to the Court of Appeal.

Sir Ephraim Mirvis said "vile Jew-hatred" had been aired at the Somerset music festival and it was a "time of national shame". Confidence in the BBC's "ability to treat antisemitism seriously" has been brought to a "new low", he said in a post on X, adding that "outright incitement to violence and hatred" appeared to be acceptable if it was couched as "edgy political commentary". Ordinary people had not only failed to see incitement "for what it is" but had cheered it, chanted it, and celebrated it, he said. "Toxic Jew-hatred is a threat to our entire society," he added. Bob Vylan, posting a new statement on Instagram on Tuesday, said they were "not for the death of Jews, Arabs or any other race or group of people". Rather, they were for the "dismantling of a violent military machine" - the Israel Defence Forces. Bob Vylan chanted "death to the IDF" at Glastonbury. As many as 95% of the IDF are thought to be Jewish. In their statement, the group said they were a "distraction from the story" and that whatever "sanctions" they received would also be a distraction. Their US visas have been revoked and United Talent Agency, their US representatives, have dropped them. Referring to the war in Gaza, they claimed the UK government does not want them to ask "why they remain silent in the face of this atrocity", "why they aren't doing more to stop the killing" and "feed the starving". They added: "The more time they talk about Bob Vylan, the less time they spend answering for their criminal inaction. "We are being targeted for speaking up. We are not the first, we will not be the last, and if you care for the sanctity of human life and freedom of speech, we urge you to speak up, too." It has emerged that Tim Davie, the BBC's director-general, was at Glastonbury when the duo led chants of "Death to the IDF" which were broadcast live. The prime minister's spokesman, asked if the PM had confidence in Mr Davie, said Sir Keir Starmer had "confidence in the BBC", adding: "The position of the director-general is a matter for the BBC's board." Speaking in the Commons, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said "accountability" was important and it was something she had "impressed upon the BBC leadership". She added: "When you have one editorial failure, it's something that must be gripped. When you have several, it becomes a problem of leadership." The cabinet minister said she'd called Mr Davie after Bob Vylan's set had been broadcast to find out why it had aired, and why the feed had not been cut. "I expect answers to these questions without delay," she said. Avon and Somerset Police has begun a criminal investigation and is reviewing footage of both Bob Vylan and Kneecap's performances at Glastonbury. The force said a senior detective had been appointed - and it had been contacted by people from around the world. "We... recognise the strength of public feeling," it said. During Kneecap's set, one member suggested starting a "riot" outside his bandmate's forthcoming court appearance, before clarifying that he meant "support". Liam Og O hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, is charged with a terror offence. Bob Vylan had been due to tour the US before their visas were revoked. US deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau said action had been taken "in light of their hateful tirade at Glastonbury, including leading the crowd in death chants". "Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country," he added. 👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 During Bob Vylan's set, the duo performed in front of a screen that showed several messages, including one that claimed Israel's actions in Gaza amounted to "genocide". The war in Gaza began after Hamas militants attacked Israel on 7 October 2023 and killed 1,200 people and took about 250 hostage. Israel's offensive in Gaza has led to the deaths of more than 56,500 people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, which does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. Read more from Sky News:Starmer faces rebellion at key welfare cuts voteTrump piles more pressure on central bank chief Media watchdog Ofcom has said the BBC "clearly has questions to answer" over the live stream from Glastonbury. A BBC spokesperson said: "The director-general was informed of the incident after the performance and at that point he was clear it should not feature in any other Glastonbury coverage." The broadcaster respects freedom of expression but "stands firmly against incitement to violence", they said. They added: "The antisemitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan were utterly unacceptable and have no place on our airwaves... "The team were dealing with a live situation, but with hindsight we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen."

Rachael Maskell urged her colleagues to vote against Sir Keir Starmer's bill, saying it was "far from what this Labour Party is for: a party to protect the poor". Politics latest: Starmer facing key vote on welfare reforms Ms Maskell is one of 39 Labour MPs who have signed an amendment to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which, if passed, would halt its progress through parliament. The leading rebel, whose constituency is York Central, said the bill should be voted down later this evening. She warned that 600 people took their lives under the era of Tory austerity, adding: "The tragedy of this ideology could be worse." Thirty-nine MPs have so far signed Ms Maskell's amendment despite the prime minister offering significant concessions on his original plans to avoid a damaging rebellion. The number is a significant drop from the 127 Labour MPs who last week signed a separate amendment that would have killed the legislation and delivered a severe blow to Sir Keir's authority if it passed. In an attempt to minimise the looming rebellion, the prime minister watered down his original welfare proposals to minimise the impact on existing claimants. On Monday, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed that all existing claimants of the personal independence payment (PIP), the main disability benefit, will be protected from changes to eligibility, which had been tightened under the original plan. She also confirmed that all current recipients of the health element of Universal Credit, as well as any new applicants meeting the "severe conditions criteria", will now have their incomes protected in real terms. Previously, the government had planned to freeze the UC health top-up at £97 a week during this parliament. Ms Kendall also promised that a consultation into PIP - "co-produced" with disabled people - will be published next autumn, which was a key demand of the rebels. Analysis by the government published on Monday revealed the new welfare offer would still push 150,000 more people into poverty by 2030 - down from the 250,000 estimated under the original plan. Ms Kendall said the U-turn on welfare cuts will cost taxpayers about £2.5bn by 2030 - less than half the £4.8bn the government had expected to save with its initial proposals. 👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne's on your podcast app👈 The fresh amendment signed by the 39 Labour MPs calls for the bill to be dropped over concerns that there has not been a proper, formal consultation with disabled people - and the additional employment support funding will not be in place until the end of the decade. Some MPs have also expressed concerns that the bill would create a two-tier benefits system that treats existing claimants and new claimants differently. Sarah Owen, the Labour MP for Luton North and the chair of the Women and Equalities Committee, on Monday questioned whether a "three-tier" benefits system could be created, when taking into account the fact that a government review is being carried out into the PIP assessment system by minister Stephen Timms. Read more:Culture secretary hits out at BBC over Glastonbury controversyStarmer urged to establish Ukraine-style visa for Gazans Her concerns were echoed by Labour MP Emma Lewell, who said the government's promised review into PIP -which is not due to report back until November 2026 - was "starting to look a little bit predetermined". She also said "a vote for this bill today is a vote to plunge 150,000 people into poverty and to tighten eligibility criteria for those who need support the most". Comparing it to the Conservative welfare reforms, she said she and her fellow MPs were being "asked to vote blind today", with insufficient time for scrutiny and no formal consultation with disabled people. "Constituents will never forgive, and it will haunt those MPs who voted for it," she added. Speaking during the second reading Commons debate on Tuesday, Ms Kendall defended pressing on with welfare changes pending the outcome of the Timms review into the PIP assessment process. The review, which will look at the PIP assessment process and the criteria for being awarded PIP, will be published at roughly the same time as the changes come into force, from November 2026. Defending the timings, Ms Kendall told MPs the review was a "major undertaking that will take time to get right, especially if we co-produce it properly". She said any changes from the review "will be implemented as soon as is practicably possible", and that after any changes are made, existing PIP claimants will be able to ask for a reassessment.

England manager Thomas Tuchel recently said the involvement of City and Chelsea in this summer's tournament in the United States would hand the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal a "huge advantage" in the title race. Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has also described the event as "the worst idea ever implemented in football" because of concerns over player welfare. Guardiola, however, insists City - who face Al Hilal in a last-16 tie in Orlando on Monday night (2am Tuesday UK) - are focused on rediscovering their best after a frustrating 2024-25 season and claiming the prize. Club World Cup fixtures, schedule and datesSky Sports to show 215 live PL games from next seasonGot Sky? Watch Man City games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺 "I try to relax, enjoy the days here and the good vibes that we have, the competition and we try to win it," Guardiola said. "The most important thing is to recover and find within ourselves what we were. That's my main target in this tournament. "I want them to feel that this is our path again to be competitive like we have been in eight of the last nine years. "After this, let's see what happens. Let's see what happens after the final. We will rest for the time the Premier League allow us. "Maybe in November, December or January it will be a disaster, we are exhausted and the World Cup has destroyed us. "I don't know, it's the first time in our lives that this has happened. We will see when we come back." In full: All the 2025/26 Premier League fixturesStream the Premier League with NOW | Get Sky SportsMan City news & transfers🔵'Teams complain about tournament because they are not here' Guardiola says he can understand the viewpoint of his old rival Klopp, now head of global soccer for Red Bull, who had a team involved in the tournament in Salzburg. Yet he suggested people complaining might be jealous. Speaking at a press conference, Guardiola said: "I fought a lot with Jurgen many, many times. I know where his idea comes from. "I respect him, I would defend his argument as well. At the same time, as managers, we are in a job. We don't organise the competitions. "Once we are here, we are proud. Many, many teams complain about these competitions because they are not here, otherwise they might love being here." Pep not concerned by weather delays Weather problems have been a recurring issue in the tournament both in terms of intense heat and thunderstorms. Chelsea's last-16 victory over Benfica on Saturday was suspended for almost two hours due to lightning in the vicinity. Guardiola said: "I am an extraordinary manager but to control lightning and thunder, still I am not good enough! "If it is [suspended] here the same reason as why they suspend the other one, I will go inside and we will continue to be active and play again. "It is not the ideal situation but I grew up to understand not to be worried about the situations that I can't control. So no problem." 'Inspiration' Pep best manager in the game, says Inzaghi Al Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi believes he is coming up against the best manager in the game in Pep Guardiola ahead of his side's next Club World Cup match - but should have beaten him during the 2023 Champions League final. Inzaghi was in charge of the Inter Milan team which Guardiola's Manchester City famously beat in Istanbul to complete a glorious treble just over two years ago. The pair met again when Inter and City fought out a goalless draw at the Etihad Stadium last September and, after switching to the Saudi Arabian outfit recently, Inzaghi is now preparing for another encounter. The Italian said: "I believe every coach that starts to train considers Guardiola an inspiration. "I believe there was football before and there will be after Guardiola, but he developed a new philosophy of football and a new way of playing. "I believe he is the best coach over the last 20-25 years and is a great example for us as a coach. "Last year was a great game with both teams who deserved a goal, but then there was the final game in Istanbul when maybe Inter deserved more and we were not so lucky as Man City won. "They are a great team and we are going to try to put in a performance against a world-class group." Inzaghi confirmed captain Salem Al-Dawsari - scorer of Saudi Arabia's winning goal in their shock defeat of eventual champions Argentina at the 2022 World Cup - and former Fulham and Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic will miss the game through injury. Sky Sports to show 215 live PL games from next season From next season, Sky Sports' Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live. And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League games next season are on Sky Sports.

Leonna Ruka, from Dagenham in east London, died in hospital after being caught beneath the tree at Chalkwell Park in Southend shortly before 3pm on Saturday. Her family described her as "the light in their lives", in a statement. "Leonna was more than just a child - she was a light in our lives and in the lives of everyone who had the joy of meeting her," they said. "She was an intelligent and curious soul, full of energy and creativity. "A little girl who was always exploring, always asking questions, always dreaming. She had a heart full of love and a mind full of endless ideas." She was among a number of children who became trapped. Essex Police said a second girl, aged six, remains in hospital in a critical condition. Another three children suffered minor injuries. Essex Police said it is investigating the "circumstances around the collapse of the tree". Witnesses described the scene as "heartbreaking" and how 40 to 50 people had tried to lift up the fallen tree. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

At their Glastonbury set on Saturday, punk-rap duo Bob Vylan's singer led chants of "death, death to the IDF". The chants have been labelled antisemitic by the BBC and the organisation has since apologised for airing the performance. But shadow home secretary Chris Philp has called for the broadcaster to be prosecuted, saying it "should not be transmitting hateful material designed to incite violence and conflict". Avon and Somerset Police has now launched a criminal investigation into the Glastonbury performances of Bob Vylan and Kneecap. What should the BBC have done - and will the corporation face prosecution? Host Sarah-Jane Mee speaks to Channel Four's former head of news and current affairs, Dorothy Byrne, to understand what the BBC should have done differently. She also speaks to legal expert Joshua Rozenberg about whether Bob Vylan's performance constitutes a hate crime and if the BBC may be prosecuted for broadcasting it. Producer: Natalie Ktena Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth

Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics. It's judgement day for the government's welfare bill and it's unclear from all sides whether the legislation will pass, despite billions of pounds worth of concessions from the prime minister to win over his backbench MPs. The bill could lead to Sir Keir Starmer's largest rebellion so far, exactly one year on from the day that he came into power - leaving questions about his credibility and authority to govern.

The two clubs have held talks, and Mbeumo is said to prefer a move to Old Trafford despite added interest from Tottenham, who have appointed his former boss, Thomas Frank. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Man Utd news & transfers🔴Man Utd fixtures & scores | FREE Man Utd PL highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Man Utd games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺Choose the Sky Sports push notifications you want! 🔔 Sky Sports News understands Brentford want in excess of £65m for Mbeumo and United are working on a potential new offer, with their most recent one worth £62.5m (made up of an initial £55m plus £7.5m in add-ons) not enough for the London club. Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports News, Giles explained that there is a deal to be done; however, it must be "right" for Brentford. "There is significant interest in Bryan. His current preference has been well publicised," Giles said. "He had an unbelievable season, and we expected interest in him. From what I understand, he is also, if needs be, happy to stay at Brentford next year as well. "We've spoken to Bryan and his representatives. It's not a given that he's going to depart this summer. "If we get the right offer, there is the potential for a deal to be done, but there is only so much we can say now on that." Andrews: Mbeumo staying is the ideal scenario Speaking for the first time since taking the helm at Brentford, Keith Andrews echoed Giles' stance on Mbeumo, saying it would be "ideal" if the forward was to stay. "It's a massive boost if he stays," Andrews said. "He's such a talented player. Someone I enjoyed working with, I worked closely with him last season around set pieces, so that will be the ideal scenario. "I want the most talented players in the building. I'm very understanding of the way football and this football club work when it comes to transfers, but ultimately, I want the best players in the building." Sky Sports News understands Brentford captain Christian Norgaard is expected to have a medical this week after Arsenal agreed a deal £15m with the Bees to sign the midfielder last week. Andrews heaped praise on the Danish midfielder ahead of an "amazing move" for the 31-year-old. "Of course, he will be a miss," Andrews said. "It's a move for him that would be amazing to go to a club of that magnitude and play Champions League football. I would miss him as a person because I value him very highly. "Christian has been pivotal in the recent history of the football club; he's worn the armband now for years. He's someone that I admire, really understand his quality and what he brings both on and off the pitch." The potential departure of Mbeumo and Norgaard's impending move to north London will leave Brentford with gaps to fill in their squad. Asked about whether the club will look to the market to bolster positions, Andrews said: "It's always been about players in the building for me; that has to be the priority. There are players in the building now that have huge scope to kick onto new levels. I firmly believe that and the club has also demonstrated every season, if players leave, players will come in and the trust I have in that department is really strong." Sky Sports to show 215 live PL games from next season From next season, Sky Sports' Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live. And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League games next season are on Sky Sports.