In the upcoming statement, the Chancellor is set to confirm welfare changes and a defence spending boost, while addressing concerns over higher taxes as part of an effort to secure Britain’s future, with some experts warning that these steps may not fully prevent further economic pressures.

Police warn that domestic abuse is driving a growing number of people towards suicide, prompting urgent calls for improved support and stronger protection.

Keir Starmer is being cautioned against lowering digital levies for technology corporations, labelled “appeasing Trump” by critics, amid concerns it could harm public sector jobs and disability support funding.

A serious fire at the nation’s busiest airport triggered severe disruption to travel, prompting the PM to demand an urgent review of how such an incident could halt key operations so extensively.