A senior defence adviser warns that Russia is effectively waging war against Britain, urging the PM to strengthen alliances with Western nations in response to escalating threats.

Labour has prohibited bonuses for ten water company executives, citing mounting environmental concerns and insisting on stricter accountability measures.

Growing pressures surround new proposals to overhaul winter energy support for pensioners, as critics warn they could create confusion and add extra burdens for bereaved families, prompting calls for a more streamlined approach.

Rachel Reeves is unveiling a £15bn transport plan for rail, trams and buses in the north, aiming to reassure a restless Labour faction by emphasizing public investment and rejecting any return to austerity.