The parents of a well-known murder victim have condemned proposals to free killers halfway through their prison terms, criticising the plan as a betrayal of those who have suffered.

The government’s partial U-turn on winter support for older people has prompted renewed calls from senior figures to press for fairer assistance, insisting the campaign for comprehensive provision is far from complete.

Critics claim the PM is poised to compromise Britain’s post-Brexit autonomy by embracing closer regulatory alignment with the EU, prompting assertions from prominent figures that these moves risk surrendering vital freedoms.

The PM is reportedly considering a reversal on planned cuts to winter fuel allowances, following significant criticism over the impact on older people.