The two-child limit on benefits will remain in place, prompting debate over budget pressures and a renewed focus on support programmes for lower-income households.

A wealthy donor who allegedly offered introductions to William and Kate for a large donation has been dropped by the palace, prompting fresh calls for stricter oversight of charitable fundraising.

The health secretary states that the NHS lacks the funds to support assisted dying, criticising MPs for having made the wrong decision.

Britain is on high alert, with aircraft redeployed to the Middle East in response to growing threats, as Israel signals readiness for aerial operations and the PM pledges unity with Western allies.