Spending on sickness benefits is projected to rise by £18bn a year, matching the police budget and prompting debate among MPs over potential reforms.

The US is preparing to increase its military presence and demand Tehran’s unconditional compliance, raising the prospect of a significant regional intervention.

A long-awaited report revealed that numerous public bodies sidestepped uncomfortable evidence, spurred by fears of appearing prejudiced, ultimately failing to protect large numbers of vulnerable individuals from prolonged harm.

Amid rising scrutiny, the PM reversed his stance and directed the National Crime Agency—widely seen as ‘Britain’s FBI’—to undertake a comprehensive inquiry into grooming allegations, marking a major policy shift.