New trial data show routine PSA-based screening from age 50 could cut prostate cancer deaths by around a fifth, saving thousands. Using PSA tests followed by targeted MRI would catch disease earlier and limit unnecessary biopsies, prompting calls for an NHS screening programme.
MPs on the Public Accounts Committee are pressing for clarity on Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge deal, questioning whether the Crown Estate is getting value for money. They want details of the lease terms and could push for a review, increasing pressure on the King to act.
Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny after renting out her Dulwich home without the required licence since moving into No 11. She has referred herself to the independent ethics adviser and informed the PM. The tenancy reportedly brings in about £3,000 a month while checks proceed.
An offender convicted of assault, mistakenly released from jail, was offered £500 to accept removal from the UK, avoiding a legal fight. Critics label the payout a farce and demand tougher deportation procedures.
The PM is preparing to lift the basic rate of income tax to plug a £30bn gap and avoid austerity. A 1p rise could raise £8.2bn. He has not ruled out extending fiscal drag. Critics, led by Kemi Badenoch, say this breaks pledges not to raise taxes on working people.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is weighing a 2p rise in income tax as ministers seek revenue before November’s fiscal plan. The PM refused to repeat Labour’s pledge not to raise income tax, NI or VAT, signalling options remain open to plug a budget shortfall and fund priorities.
Hurricane Melissa has struck Cuba after battering Jamaica, bringing heavy rain, destructive winds and widespread power cuts. Authorities report major disruption, flooded communities and damaged homes, with relief efforts under way and further hazards forecast.
David Lammy says Britain is not a racist country despite facing prejudice growing up. Marking Black History Month, the Deputy PM and justice secretary criticised Reform, accusing it of fuelling division, praising communities that confronted hate and urging unity over fear.
A refinery co-owned by Lakshmi Mittal’s group bought at least four crude shipments this year, worth nearly $280m, carried on sanctions‑listed tankers via ship‑to‑ship transfers. The company says purchases comply with rules, but the case highlights due‑diligence gaps and weak enforcement of the price cap.
A convicted man facing removal was given £500 by officials after threatening a last‑minute asylum claim en route to a flight, to prevent costly disruption. The payout, intended to secure compliance, has prompted questions over Home Office removals policy and use of public funds.