After nearly 300 days of persistent lobbying, Rachel Reeves has restored the winter fuel payment to nine million OAPs, prompting criticism over the lack of an apology.

Critics have condemned fresh delays to a promised U-turn on winter fuel support, warning that pensioners remain uncertain about crucial relief.

Kemi Badenoch has criticised what she describes as an overly lenient asylum approach, insisting the country must tighten its policies to curb alleged exploitation of the system.

Veterans from the historic Normandy landings commemorate 81 years since the pivotal operation, honouring the memories of comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice.