The PM has announced six new policy milestones, aiming to revitalise his leadership by focusing on improved living standards, reduced NHS waiting lists, increased policing, and housing developments, despite warnings from the Bank of England about potential job cuts due to rising taxes.
Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce a revitalised commitment to increase police visibility on Britain’s streets, pledging a named officer in each neighbourhood to enhance public safety while addressing concerns about the government’s economic strategies.
Gregg Wallace has issued an apology following criticism for remarks perceived as inappropriate towards “middle-class women of a certain age,” leading to suggestions from No 10 of misogyny, and raising questions about the future of his popular BBC show amidst mounting pressure from MPs and the public.
Sir John Curtice has expressed doubts about Sir Keir Starmer’s ability to lead the UK out of its challenges, highlighting concerns about the absence of a coherent vision as the Prime Minister prepares to introduce a new plan for change.
Members of the UK Parliament have taken a significant step by voting in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which supports assisted dying for adults with a life expectancy of six months or less, sparking intense debate and requiring further scrutiny before potentially becoming law.
The PM has criticised Brexit and the Conservatives for what he terms “open borders” policies, amidst revised immigration figures showing nearly 1 million people entering the UK in 2023, while pledging action to reduce these numbers.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, secured cabinet approval for a US-backed ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, set to begin at 4am local time, following diplomatic pressure from President Biden.
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged a firm approach to reduce the welfare budget by £3 billion over five years, aiming to tackle benefit misuse while promoting increased workforce participation.
Ukraine has launched US-supplied long-range missiles into Russia for the first time, following President Biden’s approval and prompting Moscow to assert it may consider a nuclear response to such attacks.
William Hague has criticised Peter Mandelson for attempting to become the UK’s new envoy in the US while also seeking to be chancellor of the University of Oxford, arguing that holding both positions would be incompatible.