Britain has condemned deadly strikes on Gaza aid queues and urged Israel to halt civilian suffering, citing widespread international and domestic calls for an immediate ceasefire.
Nigel Farage has unveiled a plan for a “three strikes and you’re out” system that would impose life imprisonment on repeat serious offenders, arguing it would halve crime and restore public confidence in the justice system.
Ministers have warned that water bills may rise for up to a decade as they scrap the existing industry framework, merge regulators and require companies to invest billions in infrastructure, pollution controls and climate-resilience measures to secure long-term supplies.
Nigel Farage warns Britain is nearing societal breakdown, pledging to halve crime within five years via a £1.4 billion boost to police numbers and new prison places if he becomes PM.
Israel has launched extensive air raids and a ground operation on Gaza’s main aid distribution hub, prompting warnings from aid agencies and governments that the attack will deepen the territory’s severe food shortages and hinder relief efforts.
Ministers have opened a new review of the state pension amid warnings that the rising £31bn annual bill for the triple lock and widening fiscal gaps could force further increases to the retirement age, heightening the risk of widespread pensioner poverty.
With a free ponytail accessory up for grabs, fans are gearing up to roar on the Lionesses as they face Italy in the Euros semi-final.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage warns that the state pension age will need to rise beyond 68 and the triple lock may be diluted to secure long-term affordability, sparking debate at Westminster.
Angela Rayner is urging that councils be empowered to levy a small nightly charge on hotel stays to bolster local funding, prompting friction with Rachel Reeves and concern from tourism and hospitality businesses about higher costs.
England’s Lionesses take on Italy in Switzerland tonight in their Euro 2025 opener, looking to begin their title defence in style and sustain the national surge of support that followed their recent triumphs.
Brussels intends to demand that the UK pays towards contracts secured by British defence firms via a €150bn EU procurement fund, igniting debate over shared security costs, the future of cross-Channel collaboration and the principles of fair competition post-Brexit.