Following a major initiative, an expanded scheme ensuring free school meals for 500,000 additional pupils is being introduced, alongside a U-turn by the PM on winter fuel support.
A proposal to reintroduce winter fuel payments, taxed from wealthier pensioners, has prompted debate over fairness and economic impact, with calls for more detail on how ministers intend to implement it.
Ministers and opposition figures intend to tighten immigration rules by curtailing certain family rights and reviving a controversial deportation plan, aiming to prevent some arrivals from claiming asylum and streamline removal processes.
Growing pressures surround new proposals to overhaul winter energy support for pensioners, as critics warn they could create confusion and add extra burdens for bereaved families, prompting calls for a more streamlined approach.
A documentary suggests that the Holy Grail, said to have been used by Jesus, may be buried in St Albans, prompting fresh examinations of local history and legend.
Nigel Farage campaigns for a full U-turn on winter fuel policy, urging the Chancellor to reinstate payments for all pensioners.
Pensioners receiving disability and housing benefit are set to be included in winter fuel payments, as the government eases its earlier stance on eligibility amid rising concerns over energy costs.
Reeves has backed away from scaling down green targets, with Starmer aligning with Miliband against the Chancellor’s plans to curtail key environmental commitments.
A newly proposed legislative measure, branded a “big beautiful bill,” is projected to raise US debt by $2.4 trillion, with critics highlighting anticipated shortfalls in tax receipts and accusing the oversight body of partisanship.
A £15bn transport plan has been unveiled, aiming to improve regional connections across the country and stimulate economic growth through upgraded infrastructure.