Over 240 passengers have died after an Air India Dreamliner, bound for the UK, crashed in Gujarat following take-off, marking the deadliest airline disaster since 2014 and heightening scrutiny around Boeing’s safety record.

A £113bn renewal plan pledges extensive public investment in infrastructure, healthcare, and education, fuelling debate over possible tax rises and a tighter squeeze on certain government departments.

A pledge of £39bn towards affordable homes has been placed at the heart of efforts to revitalise the country, accompanied by a planned £113bn infrastructure boost and a focus on everyday finances, raising questions about tax policy and marking a pivotal moment for Labour.

Winter fuel payments have been restored for pensioners, excluding only the wealthiest, while nuclear energy secures record support, reflecting a renewed emphasis on easing living costs and bolstering long-term energy strategy.