After a brief but intense stand-off culminating in an intercepted strike on US facilities, a ceasefire has been agreed with Iran, while domestic debate intensifies over a proposed £40bn defence plan.

Plans are underway to implement nationwide genetic screening for newborns on the NHS, offering earlier identification and personalised care for serious health conditions.

The assisted dying Bill is facing a knife-edge vote as a number of Labour backbenchers switch their stance, urging colleagues to reject it.