An 82-year-old terminally ill woman urges the Lords to end delays to assisted dying legislation, arguing it would offer choice and dignity with strict safeguards. Supporters cite compassion and oversight, while critics warn of risks to the vulnerable and unintended consequences.
Sarah Ferguson is considering spending an extended period abroad amid continued fallout from the Epstein affair, according to reports. The move would aim to reduce media pressure on her family. She faces no charges, and any decision remains under review.
The PM faces a No 10 crisis as internal briefings and rumours of a plot test authority before a key Budget. Allies deny any move against the leader, while pressure grows to sack the chief of staff. Critics claim he’s “in office, not in power”, and sterling has fallen.
New data shows around 4m people on out-of-work benefits are exempt from job-seeking requirements, up 1.3m since the election. Critics say the PM is failing to tackle welfare dependency as unemployment hits a four-year high. Ministers face pressure ahead of the Autumn Statement.
Campaigners say Labour risks a backlash if the Budget raises taxes on pensioners. A 160,000-strong petition urges the Chancellor to protect retirement incomes, amid fears of income tax hikes and an extended freeze to thresholds that would hit older people.
BBC director-general Tim Davie has resigned amid allegations that footage of a Trump speech was misleadingly edited. News chief Deborah Turness also stepped down. The broadcaster faces an impartiality row and has launched an internal investigation.
An appeal seeks donations to fund vital wheelchairs for 1,000 children, aiming to cut long waits and provide independence and mobility. Run with charity Whizz Kidz, the drive will supply tailored equipment and support services, helping families access life-changing aid sooner.
Nigel Farage demands a parliamentary commission into long‑running abuse cases, arguing the government’s national inquiry is slow and lacks transparency. Survivors’ groups fear delay. He says institutions failed victims and wants powers to compel evidence and publish findings swiftly.
Police are searching for an Algerian national mistakenly freed from custody. The release came days after authorities vowed tougher checks following a similar case involving another individual accused of misconduct. Ministers face calls to explain the error and review procedures.
Kemi Badenoch criticised the Chancellor, saying she is blaming others for economic problems and has failed to rule out tax rises. She warned time is running out, with increases such as up to 2p on income tax still possible after what she called a Budget tax raid.