A recent arrival intercepted by Border Force has sparked concern for government oversight and national security after reportedly displaying firearms and posting hostile comments towards a specific religious community, prompting urgent queries aimed at the Home Office.

Senior MPs and senior officials are urging the cancellation of Trump’s planned state visit, citing his recent conduct as incompatible with the nation’s diplomatic values.

Two detectives questioned a grandmother who posted criticisms of local Labour councillors online, fuelling debate over the balance between free expression and policing priorities.

A former military leader has cautioned that, unless the PM dramatically boosts defence spending to counter the war with Russia, the government risks ending up “in the dustbin of history,” pointing to an alleged neglect of the armed forces.