Indefinite prison sentences, deemed by many to contravene human rights, have cost taxpayers around £145 million this year on top of the £1.6 billion spent since their official abolition, with thousands still confined despite the policy’s formal end.

Donald Trump’s doubling down on tariffs has sparked fears of a global recession, with major banks warning of a slowdown and Starmer insisting that a trade war is not the answer.

Ryanair’s chief warns that around 30 million UK passengers could face the worst flight delays in 25 years this summer, with Europe’s “broken” air traffic control system and chronic staffing shortages cited as key factors behind the anticipated disruption.

Medics on the front lines, in the ongoing war with Russia, dismiss Trump’s proposals for peace talks, insisting no ceasefire can succeed while the PM and Western allies remain steadfast in their support of Ukraine.