i Front Page 20th of October 2025

Ceasefire at risk after Israeli military action and a halt to some aid deliveries. Israel says it targeted sites in response to an alleged incident against its forces in Rafah; the armed group denies involvement. US Vice President JD Vance is set to visit in a bid to shore up talks.

i Front Page 18th of October 2025

A senior royal has been compelled to relinquish titles and withdraw from public life after pressure from the King amid scrutiny over associations. Advisers acted to protect the monarchy’s reputation. The royal and former spouse lose York titles; daughters unaffected; Windsor home retained.

i Front Page 17th of October 2025

MI5’s chief says China mounts daily espionage against the UK and urges a firm defence. His rare intervention follows the collapse of a Westminster spying case, piling pressure on the Director of Public Prosecutions and prompting likely parliamentary scrutiny. Beijing rejects the allegations.

i Front Page 16th of October 2025

A leaked memo indicates Labour plans to cut London developers’ affordable housing quota from 35% to 20% to boost construction and meet its 1.5m homes pledge. Councils and housing experts warn this would reduce social housing and set a UK‑wide precedent, while lowering costs for developers.

i Front Page 15th of October 2025

The state pension will rise 4.8% under the triple lock next April, lifting the full rate to £12,547.60 a year—up £574.60. About 400,000 retirees will be within £22 of the income tax threshold. Persistently high inflation makes rate cuts less likely, setting a budget headache for the Chancellor.

i Front Page 13th of October 2025

Leaders will meet to finalise a Gaza truce that would free 20 hostages and start staged prisoner releases. The PM will attend alongside international counterparts. Tony Blair is expected to take a key role on a new peace board to help oversee the deal’s implementation.