A proposed deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, estimated at a potential cost of £30 billion, has led to accusations that the PM and opposition leader used questionable accounting methods and misled the public about the financial liabilities involved.
Rayner advocates reducing migrant benefits, with leaked details indicating the Deputy PM pressed for tougher restrictions in a heated dispute with the Chancellor.
Rayner’s newly disclosed plan to bolster revenue includes higher levies on shares, pensions, and savers, sparking internal disagreements over how best to protect ordinary earners.
The PM and Sir Keir Starmer have endorsed a new accord that cedes certain fishing rights and aligns food standards with the European Commission, prompting the Reform deputy to condemn it as surrendering Britain’s independence.
Senior figures within Labour warn that a proposed Brexit deal, deemed the “worst of both worlds,” risks pushing voters towards Reform UK, creating significant internal tensions over the party’s direction.
Banks caution that planned adjustments to the tax-free ISA allowance could harm savers and fail to boost growth, prompting calls to protect the existing benefits.
Ministers are calling for schools to bolster pupils’ resilience and mental well-being, emphasising the importance of coping strategies and perseverance in everyday life.
The NHS is introducing updated guidance to allow under-sevens who identify as trans to access specialised clinics, reflecting a broader move towards earlier support for young children seeking gender-related healthcare.
Authorities are investigating a suspected foreign-backed plot involving incendiary devices targeting Starmer, prompting calls for tougher security measures for high-profile figures.
Authorities have launched a terrorism investigation into a suspected arson at the PM’s residence, believed to be linked to an earlier incident and prompting tighter security measures.