MPs demand urgent action to tackle antisemitism after four Jewish charity ambulances were destroyed in an incident. Ministers face calls for tougher sentencing, better protection for community services and stronger policing to deliver swift arrests and prosecutions.
An investigation alleges a gang boss ran a begging network in central London using threats and intimidation. Critics say a lenient official approach enabled the operation. Police have stepped up checks as experts warn of organised trafficking and call for firmer enforcement.
Campaigners for assisted dying vow to persist despite fresh delays in the Lords. Supporters plan to reintroduce the bill each session, pressing for regulated choice for terminally ill adults with strict safeguards.
Middle East tensions are pushing up oil and gas costs, threatening a renewed rise in UK inflation. The Bank of England kept rates steady but signalled it stands ready to tighten further to contain price pressures, warning households to brace for higher energy and fuel bills.
Speculation over a U-turn on migration policy grew as No 10 refused to confirm planned tougher rules. Labour infighting intensified, with leadership rivals challenging the PM’s stance and pressing for clarity on measures to control arrivals and enforcement.
Hospice leaders and MPs warn of a funding emergency, saying patients are left in NHS corridors without adequate pain relief as services and staff are cut. They urge urgent government support and a long‑term settlement to stabilise end‑of‑life care nationwide.
Rachel Reeves faces claims she is blaming Brexit for economic problems rather than her decisions. Opponents urge her to prioritise growth. She is due to set out plans today, with scrutiny on how they tackle living costs, productivity and the public finances.
Paula Hudgell says plans for a national Child Cruelty Register include a loophole that would exclude people convicted of ABH or GBH. She urges ministers to add violent offenders, rejecting claims this would overburden police and arguing public protection must come first.
Ministers face calls to approve the UK’s largest oil field and reconsider the pause on new North Sea licences, with supporters arguing it would bolster energy security and curb bills amid global market instability. Opponents warn of climate and investment risks.
Kemi Badenoch alleges gaps in files on Lord Mandelson’s proposed role and urges the PM to publish all notes and correspondence, saying the omissions suggest a cover‑up. She calls for transparency before any appointment proceeds.