Senior Tory Jenrick demands prison officers be equipped with enhanced protective tools to prevent extremist incidents, emphasising the need for secure armouries and robust measures to maintain order and safety.

The PM is under mounting pressure to reinstate winter fuel payments for older people, with campaigners warning of dire political repercussions if this crucial lifeline is withdrawn.

The PM and Starmer have been warned by prominent figures that any perceived capitulation to EU demands, including new arrangements for European workers, risks provoking a significant voter backlash.

Ministers propose tighter rules on legal representatives accused of exploiting loopholes to prevent deportations, alongside measures to curb low-skilled overseas recruitment in favour of training local workers.