A report warns lives are at risk without urgent action to prevent assaults on women and girls. It calls on the PM to strengthen policing, offender management and prevention, as the inquiry prompted by Sarah Everard’s killing moves forward.

The PM says he will pursue closer ties with the EU, arguing the current trade deal has harmed growth. He signalled plans to improve trade and cooperation with Brussels and suggested parts of the agreement could be revised, while defending his Chancellor amid pressure over the economy.

Kemi Badenoch urges the PM to dismiss Chancellor Rachel Reeves, alleging the public was misled over the Benefits Budget. She says trust has been damaged. A petition for Reeves to go has drawn tens of thousands of signatures, while No 10 is expected to defend her.

Government documents indicate 2.2m pensioners will lose winter fuel payments after the Budget, around 200,000 more than first stated. Eligibility is being tightened by income, cutting payments of up to £300 for many. Ministers say the change targets help; opponents call it unfair to retirees.