A father from Leicester was the sole survivor of a plane crash in India that killed 241 others, including 52 Britons, during a flight to Gatwick, marking the UK’s worst air disaster since 1985.

The Chancellor has announced a shift of funding from policing and defence to bolster the NHS, sparking debate over potential tax rises and national security implications.

In a move to address the growing number of people on the streets, Rayner has announced the repeal of legislation that criminalises rough sleeping, with the PM’s backing for a more compassionate approach.

Ed Miliband is allocating £14 billion to bolster nuclear power, aiming to safeguard the country’s energy supply and mitigate the risk of blackouts through more dependable alternatives.