A proposed facility in Gaza, described by a former Israeli leader as a coercive measure with serious humanitarian implications, has sparked widespread unease among various observers and prompted calls for careful scrutiny of its potential impact on local communities.

Angela Rayner faces mounting pressure from a leading union amid escalating concerns about policy and membership matters, prompting unease within Labour over the party’s cohesion and direction.

The UK and France have agreed on a ‘one in, one out’ arrangement regarding small boat arrivals, aiming to deter unauthorised Channel crossings by returning entrants and coordinating stricter enforcement measures.

Anglo-French talks on handling irregular migration remain in contention, as the PM and French leaders explore fresh border proposals while grappling with political hurdles.