Critics label the Chancellor’s reversal on winter fuel support as humiliating, as the annual boost is reinstated for nine million pensioners but faces accusations of creating tax traps and cuts to fund it.

The NHS faces a significant shortfall in blood reserves, prompting a widespread call for new donors from various backgrounds to meet critical medical demands.

An 80-year-old dog walker was assaulted by a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl, with one receiving seven years in custody while the other avoided detention, prompting the family to express profound grief and shock over the harrowing incident.

A £15bn transport plan has been unveiled, aiming to improve regional connections across the country and stimulate economic growth through upgraded infrastructure.