Hospice leaders and MPs warn of a funding emergency, saying patients are left in NHS corridors without adequate pain relief as services and staff are cut. They urge urgent government support and a long‑term settlement to stabilise end‑of‑life care nationwide.

Rachel Reeves faces claims she is blaming Brexit for economic problems rather than her decisions. Opponents urge her to prioritise growth. She is due to set out plans today, with scrutiny on how they tackle living costs, productivity and the public finances.

Paula Hudgell says plans for a national Child Cruelty Register include a loophole that would exclude people convicted of ABH or GBH. She urges ministers to add violent offenders, rejecting claims this would overburden police and arguing public protection must come first.

Ministers face calls to approve the UK’s largest oil field and reconsider the pause on new North Sea licences, with supporters arguing it would bolster energy security and curb bills amid global market instability. Opponents warn of climate and investment risks.