Gary Lineker criticised activist Tommy Robinson for reposting a holiday video of him with a woman, calling it intrusive and misleading. The dispute escalated on social media, with Lineker questioning Robinson’s motives. It followed Lineker’s trip to Mexico for an event.

Rachel Reeves denied misleading over the Budget during a TV clash with Kemi Badenoch. She rejected claims she invented a £30bn gap to justify higher taxes, saying she relied on official briefings. The dispute continues as critics scrutinise her figures and messaging.

New figures show net migration down to 204,000, a sharp fall on last year. The PM welcomed the shift, with fewer arrivals for study and work after visa changes. However, asylum applications have reached a record and small‑boat arrivals are up. Ministers signal further tightening.

Rachel Reeves set out Budget 2025 with about £20bn in extra tax. Threshold freezes continue, a levy hits high‑value homes, and reliefs on savings and shares are tightened. Some investment incentives remain. The OBR says the tax burden will reach a record level, squeezing household incomes.