Thousands of jobs at Port Talbot steel plant at risk · William visits Kate in hospital – your evening briefing

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The police watchdog will investigate whether there were any "missed opportunities" prior to the deaths of two-year-old Bronson Battersby and his father Kenneth in Lincolnshire. The toddler was found dead next to the body of his 60-year-old father, who had suffered a fatal heart attack at the flat they shared in Skegness, two weeks after they were last seen alive on Boxing Day by a neighbour. It is believed that Kenneth died days later, leaving Bronson with no access to food or water at their home in Prince Alfred Avenue. Read more » upday

The Prince of Wales has visited his wife, the Princess of Wales, in hospital following her abdominal surgery. The princess was admitted on Tuesday for a planned procedure and is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days. The nature of her condition has not been disclosed, but it is serious enough for Prince William to postpone his official duties and focus on his family during this time. Read more » upday

Steel giant Tata is to press ahead with plans to close blast furnaces at its biggest plant, threatening more than 3,000 jobs, according to sources. Unions were meeting the company on Thursday after presenting alternative proposals aimed at saving jobs in Port Talbot, South Wales. Sources said Tata rejected the plan and were pressing ahead with proposals for a greener form of steelmaking to cut emissions and stem financial losses. Read more » upday

A man has been arrested in connection with the alleged prison escape of Daniel Khalife, the Metropolitan Police has said. The 24-year-old was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of assisting an offender. He was taken into custody at a London police station and bailed until a date in late April, the Metropolitan Police said. Read more » upday

The UK experienced another cold night as snow and ice warnings remained in place on Thursday. Temperatures dropped below freezing, with some areas reaching as low as minus 11C. An amber warning for snow was issued for parts of Scotland, while other areas of the UK had yellow snow and ice warnings. However, milder weather is forecast for the weekend. Read more » upday