Sir Keir Starmer assured The Guardian he remains focused and undeterred by distractions after his first 100 days as prime minister.

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has accused Israeli forces of deliberately targeting its positions, raising concerns about potential violations of international law and escalating tensions related to Israel’s ongoing military activities in the region.

The Prime Minister’s pledge to end austerity reportedly requires a £25 billion increase in taxes, highlighting the economic challenges faced by the government amidst plans for substantial public service investment.

Rachel Reeves has announced plans to borrow billions of pounds for infrastructure investment in the UK, despite concerns about escalating government debt, and aims to prioritise economic stability while altering current borrowing practices.