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During his visit to Scotland, Trump joined the UK in urging Israel to ease barriers and permit full humanitarian access to Gaza, signalling a coordinated push for a ceasefire and the rapid establishment of secure food centres for civilians.

England’s Lionesses retained their European title with a dramatic shoot-out triumph, Chloe Kelly delivering the decisive strike as Hannah Hampton’s crucial saves and Sarina Wiegman’s shrewd guidance sealed a historic third straight continental crown.

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Up to 50,000 junior doctors in England will begin a five-day strike tomorrow, with health charities warning that thousands of cancer appointments could be postponed and treatment timelines stretched as NHS leaders scramble to maintain essential services.

Ministers are exploring a scheme that would let employees access a capped emergency pot drawn directly from their pension contributions, aiming to boost regular saving while providing a safety net for unexpected costs.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage warns that the state pension age will need to rise beyond 68 and the triple lock may be diluted to secure long-term affordability, sparking debate at Westminster.

A law lowering the voting age to 16 is being enacted, with polling indicating the move could chiefly benefit Reform, Jeremy Corbyn and the Greens, as ministers emphasise the principle of taxation requiring representation while critics question whether the change is an electoral gambit.

UK inflation has surged to 3.6 per cent for the first time in 18 months, economists pin this on the Chancellor’s £25 billion National Insurance increase that retailers say is feeding through to food, fuel, clothing and fares, while mortgage lenders cool their price war ahead of a Bank of England rates decision and the PM clamps down on internal dissent by dismissing welfare rebels.

Following the most serious data breach in recent government history, a botched email that exposed thousands of Afghans who aided British operations has led ministers to approve asylum for about 24,000 people and their families, with costs projected at £6 billion amid mounting scrutiny over the long-running cover-up and potential legal action.