The Prime Minister’s pledge to end austerity reportedly requires a £25 billion increase in taxes, highlighting the economic challenges faced by the government amidst plans for substantial public service investment.

Rachel Reeves has announced plans to borrow billions of pounds for infrastructure investment in the UK, despite concerns about escalating government debt, and aims to prioritise economic stability while altering current borrowing practices.

Israel commemorates the first anniversary of the incident involving Hamas that took place at the Nova music festival, remembering the nearly 400 young people who lost their lives and the impact on the nation.

Israel is holding memorials for the victims of the 7 October attacks while escalating airstrikes in Lebanon and Gaza, with the situation at the Israel-Lebanon border becoming increasingly tense.