The RAF is on standby to support Israel as tensions with Iran escalate, with the PM stressing the importance of diplomatic solutions.

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.