Labour is under fire for releasing footage of immigration raids on individuals suspected of entering the country illegally, with opponents accusing the government of echoing Nigel Farage’s approach by adopting tactics deemed performative and divisive.

A senior UN figure has condemned indefinite prison sentences in Britain as inhumane, warning the government it may be contravening international standards on human rights.

Data obtained by investigators reveals that phone theft offences have almost doubled to over 83,900 in five years, with e-bike-riding gangs fuelling a surge in high-speed snatching that continues to challenge the police.

The Bank of England has reduced interest rates to 4.5% but has also cut its economic growth forecast for the year to 0.75%, citing unexpected pressure from inflation and unemployment, putting additional scrutiny on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ economic strategy.