Widespread distrust in the country’s leaders has prompted many to describe Britain as broken, with polls showing deep frustration in the PM and other major figures across the political spectrum.

Starmer and Macron have agreed a reciprocal arrangement returning new arrivals without valid documents to France in exchange for a weekly quota of legal entries, prompting charities to warn of a potential reprise of the PM’s earlier offshore approach.

Christian Horner, married to Geri, has been removed from his role at Red Bull in the wake of allegations involving personal messages shared 17 months ago, prompting questions about the impact on his future in motor racing.

A newly revealed report concludes that 13 suicides are associated with the Post Office scandal and the flawed Horizon system, as dozens more endured severe hardship amid protracted legal proceedings.