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Good morning. The government has offered big concessions to rebel Labour MPs who'd threatened to derail its planned welfare reforms - read on for the details. Ahead of the sentencing of Hainault sword attacker today, we speak to a police officer who confronted him on his rampage. Take a look at how a black bear caused chaos at an airport. And test yourself in the quiz of the week.

In a dramatic, late-night shift, the government has set out big changes to its planned welfare reforms, in order to avert a threatened rebellion by more than 100 Labour backbenchers. No 10 says cuts to some disability benefits will now only hit future claimants, not those already receiving them. The new package would put the welfare system on a sustainable footing, it says. Dame Meg Hillier, who'd helped lead the rebellion, says the reforms now reflect core Labour values and she'll be backing them. The climbdown comes at the end of a stormy first year for PM Keir Starmer, with even bigger challenges yet to come.

There's concern among NHS doctors and patient groups over a lack of progress on improving hospital wait times. Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledges there's "much more to do" to achieve the target of patients being seen within 18 weeks of referral in England but says it will be done. BBC Verify has launched a tool to track whether waits are getting better or worse in your area. Enter your postcode to find out.

Down on Worthy Farm, the action on Glastonbury’s main stages begins this morning, kicking off a huge weekend of music. The first full day is packed with rock stars, pop icons and surprise guests before tonight's headliners The 1975 hit the Pyramid Stage. The BBC will have extensive live coverage. Here's the full line-up and stages times.