Reeves is poised to unveil sweeping reductions in public spending, the largest since austerity, aiming to close the budget gap while heightening concerns about significant effects on services and benefits.
The PM’s plan to impose substantial cuts to disability benefits has triggered rapidly intensifying objections from economists, campaigners and party colleagues, who warn that vulnerable people will be disproportionately affected.
Starmer is under fire for aiming to cap monthly disability support at £675, with MPs and campaigners expressing alarm over the potential harm to those reliant on these funds.
The PM warned a key foreign leader not to jeopardise a crucial ceasefire by hindering talks, reaffirming Britain’s unwavering support for its partners and a fair approach to ending the crisis.
The health secretary intends to abolish NHS England under the PM’s watch, aiming to streamline oversight and boost local control in an effort to tackle staff shortages, reduce waiting times, and address concerns about past reorganisations.
Facing a massive rebellion from several MPs, the PM is under mounting pressure to rethink deep welfare cuts that could freeze disability support and remove billions from social programmes, triggering intense concern among party members.
A 30-day ceasefire has been agreed in the war, with the PM and US officials urging the other side to confirm its readiness while firmly supporting Western interests and placing the onus on Russia to follow suit.
The PM has labelled the nation’s jobless figures “indefensible” in a push to overhaul benefits, drawing criticism from those who warn the proposed cuts may unfairly affect vulnerable groups.
Ministers intend to expand prison capacity significantly with extra cells and refurbishment measures to prevent a repeat of last summer’s unrest, aiming to avoid emergency interventions and maintain order.
European leaders have agreed on a substantial boost to defence budgets, with the PM endorsing the move as a vital step towards reinforced security and closer cooperation.