Daily Express

A record eight million people are now claiming universal credit, with the rise largely attributed to an increase in those not required to seek employment.

With the tally of small-boat Channel crossings surpassing 50,000 in just 401 days since Labour took office, critics accuse the PM of failing to stem unlawful migration while ministers insist forthcoming enforcement measures and returns deals will bolster border security and uphold Britain’s control of its shores.

Local authorities have alerted the Home Office that entire streets are being designated exclusively to accommodate asylum seekers, raising concerns about the scale and management of migration housing.

Following the conviction of a 15-year-old for fatally stabbing Harvey Willgoose during a lunch break, his family are calling for airport-style knife arches in schools nationwide to protect pupils.

Early clinical findings suggest a once-daily orforglipron pill could be introduced on the NHS next year, enabling adults to shed roughly 27 lb in four months by curbing appetite and offering a cheaper, injection-free alternative to existing GLP-1 weight-management treatments.

Labour has faced criticism for its taxation policy, with claims that it is damaging the economy and making it harder for young people to find well-paid jobs.

Kemi Badenoch claims Labour’s proposal to extend inheritance tax to family farms worth over £1 million would impose a heavy financial burden on agricultural households and harm rural communities, describing the measure as cruel and unnecessary.

Officials have acknowledged a lack of data on certain offences by asylum seekers, sparking criticism regarding the protection of women and girls in the UK.

Labour has pledged an extra £100 million to tackle people-smuggling gangs and deter small-boat Channel crossings, yet Conservative and Reform figures argue the cash will not resolve what they deem a mounting national security concern.

Severe weather conditions are expected as Storm Floris approaches the UK, bringing winds of up to 85 mph in northern regions and 45 mph in the south, potentially disrupting travel and outdoor plans.