Daily Mail

Spending on sickness benefits is projected to rise by £18bn a year, matching the police budget and prompting debate among MPs over potential reforms.

The US is preparing to increase its military presence and demand Tehran’s unconditional compliance, raising the prospect of a significant regional intervention.

A long-awaited report revealed that numerous public bodies sidestepped uncomfortable evidence, spurred by fears of appearing prejudiced, ultimately failing to protect large numbers of vulnerable individuals from prolonged harm.

Amid rising scrutiny, the PM reversed his stance and directed the National Crime Agency—widely seen as ‘Britain’s FBI’—to undertake a comprehensive inquiry into grooming allegations, marking a major policy shift.

Tensions in the region intensified after missiles were reportedly fired at Tel Aviv in retaliation for a strike on nuclear sites, prompting forceful rhetoric and calls for a negotiated resolution from prominent figures.

At least 290 people, including 52 Britons, have perished in a London-bound Air India plane crash shortly after take-off, leaving a single Leicester man as the sole survivor in a state of shock.

A £4 trillion plan to revitalise public services and spur economic growth has been announced by the Chancellor, with critics warning it could trigger hefty tax rises and leave a hefty debt burden for future generations.

Rachel Reeves faces widespread criticism over official figures showing a significant slump in employment since her tax-raising Budget last year, with doubts emerging about the effectiveness of her economic measures.

In a dramatic climbdown, Labour reinstated the winter fuel payment for pensioners earning under £35,000, with Reeves refusing to apologise for the earlier cut and the PM facing criticism for claiming the move was now feasible thanks to the party’s handling of the economy.

A newly uncovered scheme reveals fixers charging substantial sums to secure questionable work permits for unskilled workers, prompting concerns that the PM’s migration pledge is being undermined.