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Under plans to overhaul the NHS, hospital funding will be tied to patient feedback while medical staff pay depends on waiting list reductions, as the PM emphasises improved care and efficiency.

The PM has pledged enhanced protections for disabled people through a £1.5bn welfare measure, which may necessitate a corresponding tax increase to secure vital parliamentary support.

Rebel MPs are calling for new leadership after a welfare dispute, blaming the PM’s “overexcitable boys” for sidelining backbenchers.

The PM confirmed an expanded deterrent strategy involving newly procured aircraft with nuclear capabilities at an international summit, signalling a bolstered defence posture and underscoring the Government’s commitment to maintaining strategic security.

Iran has fired missiles at US defence installations in the Middle East, prompting the US President to express gratitude for prior notification while maintaining a cautious stance.

Iran has threatened to disrupt a key shipping route and escalate missile activities following reported US strikes on nuclear facilities, with rockets also hitting Israel and prompting heightened global concerns over energy supplies.

MPs have narrowly endorsed a measure legalising assisted dying for terminally ill adults, sparking renewed debate as it progresses despite ongoing resistance in Parliament.

Trump has stepped back from ordering a military strike against Iran, offering a short window for negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions with Israel.

Britain is exploring potential collaboration with the US in response to Iran’s activities, with the PM reportedly calling a Cobra meeting to evaluate strategic options.

French authorities have been seen handing out life jackets to those crossing the Channel, and the PM is calling for stricter measures to manage the rising numbers.