Sir Keir Starmer faces a significant backlash over the decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners, with critics labelling the move as “shameful” and drawing comparisons to the poll tax controversy.

Landlords are concerned that Labour’s new crackdown on outdoor smoking could lead to violent clashes outside pubs, beer gardens, and terraces.

The Sunday Express highlights concerns over early prisoner releases, noting probation officers’ lack of preparation time and potential public safety risks.

The Sunday Express reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has concealed a report on the effects of cutting winter fuel payments for certain pensioners.