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Health officials warn of a summer measles surge as vaccination rates slump, following the tragic death of a young patient and concerns over outbreaks in popular holiday destinations.

The Government is reportedly exploring the option of funding air conditioning installations in homes through grants, as part of a plan to address increasingly severe heatwaves and protect public health.

The PM and France have announced a new migrant transfer arrangement to address Channel crossings, with the French President attributing the crisis to Brexit while British leaders highlight the policy’s potential benefits.

Plans have emerged to raise revenue from affluent individuals, with the approach privately referred to as a wealth tax but publicly framed differently, sparking debate among Labour MPs over whether the measures will meet calls for fair contributions from top earners.

Experts warn that the state pension’s triple lock may become financially unsustainable, with forecasts suggesting it could cost around £15.5bn by 2030 and potentially force the Government to consider higher taxes or reforms to maintain fiscal balance.

Following a backbench rebellion that forced a U-turn on planned welfare measures, official figures reveal that 50,000 children and 50,000 adults will now be lifted out of poverty, with the Chancellor warning that new taxes may be needed to cover the shortfall in public finances.

Labour has unveiled a plan to expand reservoir capacity and upgrade water infrastructure, warning that without swift and decisive action backed by the PM, the nation could face daytime rationing within a decade.

The Chancellor aims to raise pension taxes to finance a major welfare policy reversal, amid mounting concerns over budget constraints.

Bonds and the pound slid following the PM’s failure to guarantee Reeves’s post, triggering speculation over her future despite a belated commitment to keep her in place.

Amid a growing backbench revolt, the PM’s welfare reforms faced a forced U-turn on benefits cuts, with Labour rebels compelling concessions and sparking fresh scrutiny in Parliament.