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The RAF is on standby to support Israel as tensions with Iran escalate, with the PM stressing the importance of diplomatic solutions.

A British national reportedly walked away unscathed when a London-bound plane went down moments after take-off near Ahmedabad, resulting in hundreds of fatalities and sparking a major investigation into the disaster, with authorities providing support to those affected.

Experts warn that the Chancellor may have little choice but to raise taxes to cover the Shadow Chancellor’s proposal for multi-trillion-pound spending, focusing on bolstering public services and major capital investments.

A new decision means pensioners earning under £35,000 will see expanded winter fuel support, with Labour MPs cautioning that lessons must be learned to avoid similar missteps when reforming disability benefits.

Controversial welfare cuts worth £5bn may be softened to forestall a potential rebellion from up to 170 MPs, with disability claimants possibly gaining a longer grace period for personal independence payments, while Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares major spending announcements including an extra £30bn for the NHS, £4.5bn for schools, A-level reforms, and a pact with Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to maintain the 1.5 million homes target, as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper continues pressing for a bigger settlement.

A pioneering blood test, reported to have around 85% accuracy in detecting Alzheimer’s at an early stage, could pave the way for earlier treatment and significantly improve outcomes for those living with the condition.

In response to widespread public outrage over sewage spills, the Government has barred water company executives from receiving bonuses if their firms are found responsible for severe pollution incidents or criminal offences, prompting campaigners to call for further reforms to safeguard Britain’s waterways.

Pensioners receiving disability and housing benefit are set to be included in winter fuel payments, as the government eases its earlier stance on eligibility amid rising concerns over energy costs.

The Government is set to secure radiation protection suits, gas masks, decontamination supplies, iodine, and other essential resources for potential nuclear incidents, working closely with the NHS and the military to address extreme contingencies.

Over-18s could be offered a paid ‘gap year’ in the Army, Navy and RAF to boost recruitment and awareness among school-leavers, with calls on the PM to confirm funding commitments for these new Armed Forces initiatives.