Emmanuel Macron has urged closer cooperation between Britain and France to safeguard regional stability, boost post-Brexit collaboration, and address the Channel migrant situation, praising the PM for efforts on defence and prosperity in Europe.

Experts warn of a worsening illicit substance crisis in prisons, with a surge in criminal activity fuelled by a more lucrative and diverse drugs market.

Lord O’Neill, an ex-Treasury minister, warns Reeves may have to abandon her promise not to raise taxes for working people or risk sacrificing the government’s other priorities.

Marking the PM’s first year in power, the government’s landslide win paved the way for a new NHS plan, boosted defence spending to support Britain and its Western allies in the war, and triggered multiple U-turns, ministerial departures, and welfare rebellions.