Daily Telegraph

Lucy Connolly, who spent 380 days in prison for a deleted tweet she contends was a politically motivated action by Sir Keir Starmer, now signals her plan to challenge the PM on his own turf.

Britain is braced for an autumn of industrial unrest, with Tube drivers launching strikes over pay and conditions and GPs, nurses and junior doctors set to join rolling walkouts that threaten to disrupt public services nationwide.

The Education Secretary has raised concerns about English and maths outcomes among white working-class pupils, criticising past government efforts and warning of the broader implications for social mobility and national productivity.

A High Court judgment has forced the Home Office to begin shutting migrant hotels where planning consent is lacking, triggering urgent searches for alternative accommodation and fuelling Nigel Farage’s campaign to overhaul the Government’s asylum policy.

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed that, once a peace deal is reached, US troops will guarantee Kyiv’s security with support from Britain and other Western partners, underscoring renewed unity against Moscow’s ongoing war.

European leaders are urging Trump not to compromise with Britain’s adversaries, with Starmer emphasising that a united stance with Western allies is crucial for international security and diplomatic strength.

Britain is preparing to deploy military trainers and engineers to Ukraine within a week of any ceasefire, with RAF fighters authorised to police the skies to bolster Kyiv’s defences, demonstrate steadfast Western resolve and deter further Russian aggression.

Western nations have been urged not to yield to pressure from Putin, as senior officials emphasise the importance of unity and determination in facing current international challenges.

Donald Trump is preparing to offer significant economic incentives involving mineral resources as part of a proposed deal, aiming to encourage progress towards diplomatic resolution and stability.

There are proposals under consideration to restrict the value of gifts that can be passed down to family members before death, potentially broadening the scope of inheritance tax and impacting families’ ability to manage their estates.