Labour’s sentencing reforms to ease overcrowding would bring earlier release, with those jailed for more than four years serving half their term. Families of victims say this betrays them and undermines trust and safety. Ministers argue it’s needed to manage capacity and support rehabilitation.

An 82-year-old terminally ill woman urges the Lords to end delays to assisted dying legislation, arguing it would offer choice and dignity with strict safeguards. Supporters cite compassion and oversight, while critics warn of risks to the vulnerable and unintended consequences.

Sarah Ferguson is considering spending an extended period abroad amid continued fallout from the Epstein affair, according to reports. The move would aim to reduce media pressure on her family. She faces no charges, and any decision remains under review.

The PM faces a No 10 crisis as internal briefings and rumours of a plot test authority before a key Budget. Allies deny any move against the leader, while pressure grows to sack the chief of staff. Critics claim he’s “in office, not in power”, and sterling has fallen.