A ward of the hospital in Glasgow was said to have been partially closed due to the suspected case of the virus on Tuesday. The patient is understood to have arrived at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital's acute receiving unit during the early hours of the morning. Standard infection prevention control procedures were in place at the hospital and the risk to the public was low, health officials said. Precautionary tests were caried out to confirm whether the individual contracted the disease, but late on Tuesday night it emerged the patient was not infected. Public Health Scotland said there are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in Scotland. Outbreaks of Ebola have been recorded in both the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda. There have been almost 700 confirmed cases of Bundibugyo Ebola virus, the majority of which are in the DRC. Some 138 people have died, including two in Uganda, while one case has been discovered in France. If confirmed, it would have been the first case in the UK since the outbreak in the DRC was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Public Health Scotland confirmed there are "well-established protocols for assessing and testing travellers arriving in the UK from areas affected by Ebola". A spokesperson for the agency said: "There are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in Scotland and the risk to the general public remains low. "Public Health Scotland is working closely with UKHSA [UK Health Security Agency] to assess routes by which travellers may enter the UK from affected countries. "The risk from people arriving in the UK from affected areas is low and the NHS has safe procedures in place for detecting and managing any such cases." The statement added: "Where required, contact tracing will occur and contacts may undergo clinical assessment and precautionary testing. "The UKHSA Returning Workers Scheme [RWS] which aims to protect and monitor the health of those who may travel from the UK to affected areas for their work, has been activated. "Organisations deploying workers to affected areas where they may be exposed to Ebola through their work, should register those workers with the scheme." Read more from Sky News:Queen welcomes JK Rowling to palaceHunt after man, 22, stabbed to death Diseases "are not restricted by borders" and it is "vital" the UK works with international partners to protect global health, officials have stressed. The UK has pledged up to £21m to support the local response to Ebola in DRC, helping to protect frontline workers and vulnerable communities. Experts from the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team include seven specialists from the UKHSA and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Four are to be based in the eastern DRC to support WHO field operations, while one will join the WHO country office in the capital Kinshasa. An epidemiologist will also be sent to the country to support the wider response in the region.

In an email sent to staff on Tuesday, seen by Sky News, the BBC's 2026 annual pay review plan suggests an increase of 1%, with a minimum of £500 for full-time staff. The current annual rate of inflation is 2.8%. Unions have rejected the offer, saying it could leave many staff "worse off" due to cost of living pressures. Earlier this month, the BBC announced it would be cutting 550 roles, axing several radio shows and reviewing the positions of its chief news presenters, in the first phase of a major downsizing plan as it seeks to make hundreds of millions of pounds worth of savings over the next few years. In its pay email, the BBC said the 1% offer had not been agreed with its recognised unions, which include media and entertainment union Bectu, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), and Unite, and that talks would continue involving conciliation service, Acas, over the coming weeks. Members of the BBC's executive committee, which includes the new director-general Matt Brittin, will not receive a pay increase this year. Staff have been reminded the broadcaster is facing "difficult financial realities that require careful decision-making" - and as such, decisions involving significant investment must be "responsible and sustainable for the future". One employee told Sky News: "At a time when jobs and output are under threat - and staff are being stretched further - only being offered a 1% rise feels like an insult. "Staff are being asked to do more and more as resources are squeezed. And while we report on inflation and cost of living, being offered a pay rise below the rate of inflation seems particularly ironic. It's all a bit bleak, really." The BBC is predominantly funded through the annual licence fee, which rose to £180 per year on 1 April. The fee is guaranteed until the end of 2027, which is when the current BBC charter expires - which sets out the arrangements for governance, as well as recognising the BBC's editorial independence and setting out its public obligations. Bosses are under pressure to come up with an alternative funding model as audience habits continue to shift, with huge competition from streamers such as Netflix and Disney+. The corporation has previously suggested the licence fee could be cut if more people paid the annual fee, reporting that 94% of adults use the service every month - but only about 80% of households pay. 'Not acceptable' In a statement, Bectu head Philippa Childs said the union recognised the pressures the BBC is facing, but that "an offer of only 1% to staff is simply not acceptable when there is a very real cost-of-living crisis". The pay offer "further highlights the need for a long-term funding solution for the BBC", she said, adding: "We hope that attempts to come to an acceptable agreement with assistance from ACAS are successful." Read more from Sky News:UK could intervene in Paramount dealDoctor Who Christmas special cancelled The NUJ said the offer, which follows several months of negotiations, would amount to a real-terms pay cut for members and failed to recognise the current pressures on staff. "This offer falls far short of what our members deserve and would leave many worse off in real terms," said NUJ general secretary Laura Davison. "BBC journalists and media workers continue to deliver accurate, independent, locally relevant and universally accessible journalism in increasingly difficult circumstances." The broadcaster "must invest" in the "talented and experienced staff who make its public service journalism possible", she added.

The independent review will be led by former Conservative home secretary Amber Rudd. It follows on from the independent review of prison capacity, led by Dame Anne Owers, that outlined the overcrowding crisis facing jails, and the independent sentencing review, led by former Conservative justice secretary, David Gauke, which recommended how to reduce pressure on the system. Ministers say this latest review will help to "root out" violence, corruption, illicit drugs, and organised crime in prisons. Ms Rudd will examine the security and safety challenges facing prisons, looking at what action is needed to tackle emerging threats such as drones and cyber attacks. Sky News has previously revealed how criminal gangs are using drones to fly drugs and weapons into jails. There were 1,712 drone incidents around prisons in England and Wales between April 2024 and March 2025, a 43% rise on the previous 12 months - a new peak. While a recent report by the government's independent spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), said the prison service and the government have been "too slow" to respond to "urgent threats", with maintenance backlogs and significant budget underspends on security measures like anti-drone equipment leaving prisons "vulnerable". Ms Rudd will also look into how prisons can improve rehabilitation - which could reduce pressure on the prison estate by cutting the number of reoffenders - as well as how to improve staffing and leadership. How to prevent violence, reduce instances of self-harm, and improving day-to-day conditions will also be a focus. The independent review will report back to government by December - by which time a new prime minister will have been in place for a few months. Justice Secretary David Lammy said the review will help "tackle the deep-rooted problems facing our prisons and set out a long-term plan to build a safer, more resilient system that cuts crime, reduces reoffending and delivers punishment that works". Ms Rudd said that as home secretary she saw the "importance of ensuring prisons do not become places where criminal behaviour is reinforced". "I look forward to working independently across government and with frontline staff to identify practical reforms that make prisons safer, more resilient and fit for the future," she added. Read more:Patient tested for Ebola at British hospitalQueen welcomes JK Rowling to palace The review is the latest attempt by ministers to get on top of the prisons crisis. Some 14,000 extra prison places will be built over the next five years, while tens of thousands of prisoners have been released early in an attempt to reduce the pressure on the system. The Sentencing Act, passed by parliament in January, will axe sentences of 12 months or less.

Reece James' injury presents a selection dilemma at right-back, while England's lack of end product against low blocks will also be at the forefront of Tuchel's thinking. Are doubts also creeping in regarding Jordan Pickford's form in goal? Here, Sky Sports analyses the key talking points ahead of the meeting in Atlanta... Who should play right-back? Right-back has suddenly become a problem position for Tuchel after he lost first James with a hamstring injury following the draw with Ghana and then Jarell Quansah - who came in for the Chelsea man against Panama - with a badly-twisted ankle in that final group game. Both will miss the DR Congo game. So the England boss is now down to just Djed Spence, possibly Trevoh Chalobah - called up after the injury curse first struck to rule out Tino Livramento with a calf issue during the build-up to the tournament - and in a real emergency, versatile centre-back Ezri Konsa. Spence played the last 10 minutes of the opening win against Croatia, but as a left-back - where he was mainly used at Tottenham last season - then 66 minutes of the goalless draw with Ghana, again on the left-hand side of the defence, before starting on the bench and then replacing the injured Quansah for the final 27 minutes of the Panama game. Gary Neville believes Tuchel was protecting the player, with so few other options for the role. "Tuchel has got Spence, who he rested the other day," the former England right-back told Sky Sports. "I hope that's because he needs to play the rest of the games. But we are very thin on the ground." And with Konsa likely to start in the centre of defence and Chalobah yet to have any game time at the tournament, Spence - who has impressed when he has been called upon in the warm-ups and group contests - should be the man entrusted with the role on Wednesday.Rich Morgan Not the game for Kane to drop deep? A key element of England's plan to get the best from Harry Kane was allowing him to play to his strengths - and they include dropping deep with runners beyond. It has shaped Tuchel's thinking in prioritising pure pace over trickery on the wings. But against Panama, who offered so little space in behind their defence, Kane's impact came in a more conventional manner - nodding in a cross from close range. It highlighted that he can be that box presence and that is what might be required again. DR Congo have had some of the lowest possession numbers at this World Cup so do not expect the wingers to be racing into vacant space behind the full-backs too often. Kane's passing range, such a great weapon, may have to wait. England need his finishing.Adam Bate Bellingham role upon Rice return? Jude Bellingham was the player of the match in England's win over Panama but is likely to see his role switched for this game due to the return of Declan Rice in midfield. The task is to continue getting the best from him in whatever position he is assigned. On the face of it, Rice's absence required Bellingham to play deeper - but the formation has always been a bit more nuanced than that. While Rice is often described as playing alongside Elliot Anderson, he has in reality often been deployed in advance of him in the left channel. Those are the positions that Bellingham frequently took up in the 2-0 win against Panama - scoring one and setting up the other - having previously played from the right. His touch maps show that he was able to get on the ball much more last time out. He actually had more touches in the opposition box in this game as well as showcasing his tackling abilities once again. Bellingham is at his best when he is able to go where the action is and influence things. It will be interesting how it plays out with Rice back.Adam Bate Who starts on the wings? Tuchel changed both wingers for the final group game against Panama as Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford replaced Noni Madueke and Anthony Gordon. The pair will be confident of keeping their places in the starting line-up against DR Congo. Rashford was erratic against Panama, only hitting the target with one of his five shots and not completing any of his six crosses. But he offered considerably more attacking threat than Gordon, while Saka appears to have overcome his fitness issues. Rashford and Saka have averaged more than twice as many shots per 90 minutes as Madueke and Gordon at the tournament so far. They have also averaged considerably more touches and passes, reflecting their greater involvement generally. Saka has been carefully managed by Tuchel, appearing as a substitute against Croatia and Ghana before coming off in the 62nd minute against Panama. Now that the knockouts have arrived, though, he should be in a better condition to deliver his best. His set-piece delivery is another invaluable asset.Nick Wright Are doubts creeping in about Pickford? Jordan Pickford remains England's first-choice goalkeeper, as he should with credit in the bank after three major tournaments, but doubts are beginning to creep in. It was a shaky performance against Croatia, kicking off the tournament with two goals conceded. His showing against Ghana then compounded those fears. He was a bystander for much of it without a save to make. But his challenge on Prince Adu outside the area was rash and could have very easily cost England the game. Racing out from his area, missing the ball and taking the player along with him: goalkeepers are often measured on the brief moments throughout a fixture when they are called upon. Pickford failed that test. He also currently sits 39th in goals prevented for goalkeepers across the tournament (-1.39), a metric that measures performance based on the quality of shots they have faced compared to the goals conceded. If England are to stand a chance as the tournament progresses, they need Pickford to return to the reliable presence between the sticks that he has been for almost a decade now.Patrick Rowe How much of a concern is fitness? England's most prevalent injury worries have come at right-back, which has been discussed in detail above. Tuchel will not have foreseen this, but is now dealing with the consequences. Meanwhile, after an Achilles issue, Saka was eased in through the group stages, but though Tuchel says he is "not a problem", Sky Sports' Neville has weighed in, saying Saka "doesn't look right at all". Speaking on Stick to Football, he said: "He's usually the boy that's bubbling and smiling, he's got that competitive edge to him, but he's not right and that's a concern to us." Then there's Anderson, who retained his spot in the starting XI against Panama, and played 84 minutes, despite reported muscle tightness. But Rice will not have played for eight days by the time of the DR Congo encounter, having sat out England's final group game after a calf complaint, and to have him back in midfield will provide a huge boost. The majority of the concerns appear manageable, and that's how England need them to stay if they are to go deep.Dan Long How England can break DR Congo's low block DR Congo frequently sit in a low-to-mid block out of possession - England's issue at this World Cup has not been creating shots against deep defences. It has been turning that pressure into clear chances and goals. According to FIFA data, DR Congo have spent more than half of their out-of-possession time in a low-to-mid block. The pattern is clear: they are happy to retreat into shape, protect central areas and invite opponents to find a way through. Senegal, France, Germany and Canada have each scored twice during phases when opponents were sitting deep. France and Senegal have combined that finishing touch with shot volume, producing between seven and eight shots per 10 minutes in that game state. England have yet to score against a low block at this World Cup, but their shot rate is similar to France and Senegal. That suggests the problem is not simply getting efforts away. It is more likely about chance quality, shot location and the speed of England's attacking play once they reach the final third. At the other end of the scale, Uruguay, Turkey and Belgium have produced plenty of shots against deep defences but failed to convert them, either through poor finishing or lower-quality attempts. Spain, meanwhile, have struggled to find the same level of attacking volume, failing to score against deep opposition and managing only around four shots per 10 low-block minutes. The data points towards the profile of teams who have caused low blocks the most problems. France and Senegal have not just circulated possession in front of defenders; they have threatened with pace, direct running and individual quality in one-vs-one situations. England are creating shots but the next step is creating better ones.Adam Smith

The independent review will be led by former Conservative home secretary Amber Rudd. It follows on from the independent review of prison capacity, led by Dame Anne Owers, that outlined the overcrowding crisis facing jails, and the independent sentencing review, led by former Conservative justice secretary, David Gauke, which recommended how to reduce pressure on the system. Ministers say this latest review will help to "root out" violence, corruption, illicit drugs, and organised crime in prisons. Ms Rudd will examine the security and safety challenges facing prisons, looking at what action is needed to tackle emerging threats such as drones and cyber attacks. Sky News has previously revealed how criminal gangs are using drones to fly drugs and weapons into jails. There were 1,712 drone incidents around prisons in England and Wales between April 2024 and March 2025, a 43% rise on the previous 12 months - a new peak. While a recent report by the government's independent spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), said the prison service and the government have been "too slow" to respond to "urgent threats", with maintenance backlogs and significant budget underspends on security measures like anti-drone equipment leaving prisons "vulnerable". Ms Rudd will also look into how prisons can improve rehabilitation - which could reduce pressure on the prison estate by cutting the number of reoffenders - as well as how to improve staffing and leadership. How to prevent violence, reduce instances of self-harm, and improving day-to-day conditions will also be a focus. The independent review will report back to government by December - by which time a new prime minister will have been in place for a few months. Justice Secretary David Lammy said the review will help "tackle the deep-rooted problems facing our prisons and set out a long-term plan to build a safer, more resilient system that cuts crime, reduces reoffending and delivers punishment that works". Ms Rudd said that as home secretary she saw the "importance of ensuring prisons do not become places where criminal behaviour is reinforced". "I look forward to working independently across government and with frontline staff to identify practical reforms that make prisons safer, more resilient and fit for the future," she added. Read more:Patient tested for Ebola at British hospitalQueen welcomes JK Rowling to palace The review is the latest attempt by ministers to get on top of the prisons crisis. Some 14,000 extra prison places will be built over the next five years, while tens of thousands of prisoners have been released early in an attempt to reduce the pressure on the system. The Sentencing Act, passed by parliament in January, will axe sentences of 12 months or less.

Queen Camilla held an audience with the award-winning writer at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on Tuesday. The meeting took place as Royal Week got under way, with King Charles earlier attending the traditional Ceremony of the Keys within the estate gardens. A post on the Royal Family's social media read: "With a shared passion for books and a deep commitment to children reading for pleasure, the Queen and author JK Rowling have met at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. "Her Majesty and Ms Rowling discussed the importance of ensuring that young people have access to books and the vital part reading plays in opening doors for future generations." Rowling is a pro-women's rights campaigner and is known for her gender-critical beliefs. The Queen has revealed in the past how her grandchildren were fans of the Harry Potter books and how the King used to entertain them with dramatic readings of the series about the schoolboy wizard. "He does all the voices, because he is a brilliant mimic. I'm not very good. I try to do the voices, but acting isn't my forte. But he sits down and they all sit with him," she said at a literary event in 2017. "I always think they are going to be wriggling around in the bed, but they sit spellbound." Read more from Sky News:Harry 'reconsidering bringing family on UK trip' over security concerns The Queen, an avid reader and patron of a number of literary organisations, launched her Instagram book club during the COVID pandemic lockdown, which developed into the charity The Queen's Reading Room. In 2023, she urged authors to be unimpeded by those who wish to "curb the freedom of your expression", with her comments following reports that new releases of books by children's author Roald Dahl were edited to remove potentially offensive language. "Please keep doing so and please remain true to your calling, unimpeded by those who may wish to curb the freedom of your expression or impose limits on your imagination," the Queen told a reception of authors and literary figures at Clarence House.

Baroness Harman admitted to Sky News political editor Beth Rigby on the Insider edition of the Electoral Dysfunction podcast that she was initially "very surprised" when the presumptive prime minister gave his first substantial policy speech on Monday without taking questions from the media. "It doesn't feel like he's following the normal way of doing things," she said. "But I think that really everything is going to be different with Andy Burnham. "I think he's saying politics is going to be different, so the country's going to be different." You can listen to the full conversation on the Sky News Insider edition of Electoral Dysfunction. Subscribers to Sky News Insider will be able to enjoy ad-free access, bonus episodes and early releases. (Requires paid subscription. UK only. 18+). She added that everything about how Mr Burnham is most likely going to become Labour leader is "very unusual" as he was not even elected in 2024 under Sir Keir Starmer's manifesto. The newly elected Makerfield MP was introducing himself with his speech on Monday, she said. "I don't think that he's the sort of person that will want to avoid accountability once he's done something," said Baroness Harman, who served in Gordon Brown's cabinet with Mr Burnham. Speculation has been rife over who Mr Burnham will appoint to his cabinet, but on Monday, he said he would make no announcements until he becomes leader - which could be as soon as 17 July if nobody else puts their hat in the ring.

Bellingham lined up alongside Elliot Anderson and grabbed a goal and an assist in an all-action midfield display, leaving Tuchel with plenty to think about ahead of the Three Lions' last 32 clash with DR Congo on Wednesday. But with Declan Rice expected to come back into England's starting XI, Merson believes Tuchel has a dilemma over how he constructs his midfield as the knockout stages get under way. Read on for former England international Merson's thoughts in full... Tuchel vows 'the bigger the game, the bigger England will be'Panama 0-2 England - Match report and reaction | As it happenedKnockout bracket, third-place table and fixturesWorld Cup day-by-day schedule | Latest: World CupFollow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports AppWill Tuchel keep Bellingham in a deeper role? Thomas Tuchel now has a major problem after Jude Bellingham's performance in a deeper role against Panama. Bellingham really impressed for me, but that is where Declan Rice plays and if fit, he plays. But the plus for England having Bellingham in that role is that it is so much harder for the opposition to pick him up when he's coming from deeper. Morgan Rogers really struggled in the No 10 role. He hardly touched the ball, just like Bellingham struggled to have an impact against Ghana, who also sat deep to defend. It's just so congested in that area of the pitch, but as a deeper midfielder you can make runs past the opposition easier and it is so much harder for them to pick up. So what does Tuchel do? Rice plays. There is no doubt about that for me. You have to look at the all-round picture. No disrespect to Panama, but when we come up against the bigger teams, you'll need Rice. Could you pair Bellingham with Rice? That might be tough on Elliot Anderson, but I think the problem then is what do you do in the No 10 position? Rogers didn't exactly have the game of his life against Panama, but Bellingham also wasn't at his best against Ghana. We need to address how we are going to get the ball into whoever plays in the No 10 position so that they can impact the game. Tuchel praises Bellingham buy-in after another match-winning showingDR Congo in the last 32 - England's route to the World Cup final'England have got to work out how to get the ball into Bellingham' I wasn't surprised by Bellingham's performance in that deeper role. He's a top player. He wants to be on the ball, and he wants to be involved in everything. He plays the game like an enthusiastic school kid. It reminds me of Wayne Rooney. They want the ball, and they want to have an impact all over the pitch. Bellingham has got more chance of getting the ball in the position he played against Panama rather than the one he played against Ghana. The key for England is trying to get whoever is playing in the No 8 and No 10 positions on the ball. Against Ghana, Bellingham was showing all the time but no-one was getting him the ball. I'm not comparing Bellingham to Lionel Messi, but if you watch Messi, Argentina give him the ball whenever they can. They pass to him in tight spaces and Bellingham is not afraid to do the same, but England need to build the confidence to be able to give it to him whenever they can. It's going to be tricky for Bellingham to back to the No 10 position, if that is what Tuchel decides to do. DR Congo are going to sit deep, too, with 10 behind the ball. 'England don't have to have hit their peak yet' Every time the England players are getting on the ball they have two or even three defenders around them. We are moving the ball quickly to get it out to the wide players but they are doubled up on every time. Marcus Rashford had the ball a lot in the first half against Panama but didn't really do much. We were all calling for him to start ahead of Anthony Gordon but there was no end product. Bukayo Saka looks as if he is struggling a little, but I think he has to play. He might be carrying a little niggle, we don't really know, but I just can't see a world where Saka is not starting for England in the big games as we progress in this tournament. This is where the tournament starts really. You don't have to have hit your peak yet. I like the fact England aren't relying on just one player in this tournament. Harry Kane has got his goals, the defence was okay against Ghana and Jude Bellingham stepped up against Panama. That's what you need. We cannot just keep waiting on Kane to deliver. We have four wingers in the squad and I think it's a good thing that none of them have really got going. They are yet to really get going but if that can change as we reach and go into the knockout rounds, that can only be a positive for Tuchel. The wingers have been a six out of 10 so far, so if they can get themselves up a few marks England will have a good chance of going quite far. They may just be the match winners as we develop into this tournament. 'England will have to get better but they have World Cup chance' England will have to get better. There is something in improving when you are playing against better teams, but the concern is you just can't turn it on and off like a tap. You have to keep building and get better match by match. That's what I want to see now, starting against DR Congo. I think they've been a seven out of 10 so far from what I saw in the group stage. We did what we needed to do against Croatia, Ghana and Panama. We'll need more but it's a good start. France going forward are phenomenal, Spain are Spain but I don't think they will blow you away. They leave you in the game. I really liked Colombia when I watched them against Portugal. They played with a lot of pace and energy and they know the conditions well. It's a very open World Cup, in my opinion. A lot of teams have players that can hurt you on any given day. If you have a good day, you have a chance, and that's what I love about the World Cup. Whatever happens, you've got to beat some really good teams to win. There's a lot still to play for in terms of England. Yes, we've had the reality checks against Ghana and - I also think - against Panama. That's a worry. But while we are in this tournament, we have a chance to win it. Now's the time to reproduce what we saw against Croatia - and if we do, we have a chance. It's the hope that really does get to you.