Polling indicates that the majority of the British public supports the legalisation of assisted dying, as MPs prepare to vote on a significant bill introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, marking the first free vote on this emotionally charged issue in 15 years.

The Chief Inspector of Probation has issued a warning that the early release of thousands of prisoners may lead to an increased risk of reoffending, raising public safety concerns.

Labour is initiating a programme using weight-loss injections designed to assist unemployed individuals in returning to work, as part of broader welfare reforms aimed at addressing health-related employment barriers and economic inactivity.

The Chancellor has announced that public services will face tight budgets with spending cuts anticipated from 2026, while assuring that taxes will not be raised throughout the current parliament.