A British national reportedly walked away unscathed when a London-bound plane went down moments after take-off near Ahmedabad, resulting in hundreds of fatalities and sparking a major investigation into the disaster, with authorities providing support to those affected.

Experts warn that the Chancellor may have little choice but to raise taxes to cover the Shadow Chancellor’s proposal for multi-trillion-pound spending, focusing on bolstering public services and major capital investments.

A new decision means pensioners earning under £35,000 will see expanded winter fuel support, with Labour MPs cautioning that lessons must be learned to avoid similar missteps when reforming disability benefits.

Controversial welfare cuts worth £5bn may be softened to forestall a potential rebellion from up to 170 MPs, with disability claimants possibly gaining a longer grace period for personal independence payments, while Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares major spending announcements including an extra £30bn for the NHS, £4.5bn for schools, A-level reforms, and a pact with Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to maintain the 1.5 million homes target, as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper continues pressing for a bigger settlement.