A senior figure’s tearful display in the Commons, coupled with uncertainty over her position as the PM refused guarantees and rumours of a heated confrontation with another high-profile politician, sparked fresh concern in the markets and prompted questions about the government’s stability.

Under the PM’s revised stance on border enforcement, record numbers of people have arrived via small boats this year, prompting fresh concerns over resource allocation, long-term settlement, and calls for a more robust approach.

Rebel MPs plan to defeat the PM’s welfare proposals, threatening his authority and revealing deep divisions among his supporters, despite attempts to soften the measures.

Senior figures at the broadcaster are facing calls for prosecution for airing a set containing inflammatory remarks directed at Israelis at a prominent festival, prompting debate about potential breaches of public-order regulations.