Government advisers are urging ministers to relocate thousands of offenders from low-security prisons to alternative facilities, as part of an effort to address overcrowding and improve rehabilitation through enhanced work opportunities and family relationships.

An airline crash in Azerbaijan, resulting in the death of 39 individuals, is suspected to have been caused by Russian missile fire according to independent reports, challenging the initial claims of a technical fault, and highlighting geopolitical tensions in the region.

A significant number of the UK’s military personnel have been deemed medically unfit, reducing the number of deployable forces and raising concerns about the readiness of the armed forces, prompting calls for improved measures and retention strategies.

Labour has expressed concerns over the UK’s economic state, describing the outlook as disappointing amidst CBI warnings of slowing growth, while highlighting pressures such as inflation and reduced consumer spending.