Senior Conservatives accuse the PM of planning a Brexit reset that would tie the UK to EU rules, carry high exit costs and bind future governments, risking sovereignty and higher taxpayer bills. Supporters say closer alignment could stabilise trade and relations.

Campaigners warn overnight dimming or switch-offs of street lights to save money are putting women and girls at risk and increasing collision rates. Councils are urged to prioritise well‑lit routes where people walk, travel and wait, and to restore lighting between 1am and 5am.

A George Cross holder, 88, backs a call for a new medal recognising emergency workers injured in the line of duty. He says formal honours would acknowledge sacrifice and lift morale across police, fire, ambulance and other services.

Organised crime is said to be tightening its grip on the UK amid claims border controls have weakened. Border Force reports seizing 148 tons of narcotics. Critics urge tougher enforcement and stronger action against trafficking networks.