Tulip Siddiq resigned as the government’s anti-corruption minister following investigations in Bangladesh, acknowledging her position had become a distraction despite being cleared of breaching the ministerial code.

Mediators have presented a final draft for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, with discussions reaching a crucial stage as pressure mounts to finalise the deal before Donald Trump assumes office, according to senior US officials.

Rachel Reeves has faced criticism for allegedly prioritising economic growth over principles by engaging in discussions with China, with former prominent figures comparing her actions to historic appeasement, though she defends the new £600 million investment as vital for Britain’s future.

Keir Starmer is set to announce a plan aimed at reducing NHS waiting list backlogs, pledging to create millions of additional appointments through increased access to community diagnostic centres and new surgical hubs, though the British Medical Association cautions that further measures are needed.