BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks.
Craig and Lindsay Foreman, from Sussex, were detained in Iran while travelling the world.
Tributes to "gentle giant" Gary Stanley flood in from family and friends.
The former Labour MP says he is "on the mend" after becoming ill on New Year's Day.
More doctors and patients are turning to the private sector as demand increases pressure on the NHS.