Reeves is weighing council tax reforms that could double bills for around a million households, with some paying up to £10,000 a year. Proposals include a revaluation and extra top bands for high-value homes, raising revenue but risking sharp increases in London and the South East.

Labour is urged to scrap its workers’ rights bill after a think tank warned it would harm jobs and growth. Plans for day-one rights, curbs on zero-hours and stronger union powers are said to cut flexibility and raise costs. The PM is pressed to rewrite the package to protect employment.

Prince Andrew is alleged to have asked his taxpayer-funded protection officer to research his accuser in a bid to discredit her, prompting questions over misuse of public resources and propriety. Legal advisers reportedly warned against the effort.

The Chancellor signalled she will plug a fiscal black hole by raising taxes on the better‑off, pledging to shield working families and prioritise stability in the public finances.