The UK, working with France and Germany, will deploy RAF A400M aircraft to parachute hundreds of tonnes of ready meals, rice, tinned goods and flour into Gaza to relieve acute civilian hunger, while urging Israel to lift access restrictions and heed international humanitarian obligations amid mounting global alarm.
Declining demands to endorse immediate Palestinian statehood, the PM argued that recognition should await tangible advances in negotiations and the release of hostages, a stance that has exposed divisions within his party and drawn scrutiny from international partners.
Thousands of men are missing out on early detection of prostate cancer because current NHS screening fails to target those most at risk, prompting the Health Secretary to endorse calls for a tailored screening programme that specialists say would improve survival rates and alleviate pressure on the health service.
The Lionesses have enlisted a cuddly pup named Reggie to boost morale and relieve pressure ahead of Euro 2025, reflecting the squad’s emphasis on wellbeing as they chase another title.
Campaigners warn that Labour’s planned tax and regulatory changes threaten to drive family-run farms and abattoirs out of business, risking rural jobs and domestic food security.
The UN Secretary-General has condemned global indifference to Gaza’s escalating humanitarian crisis, warning that around 70,000 children face severe malnutrition unless the UK and its allies intensify life-saving aid efforts.
