A ceasefire agreement, brokered by Qatar and the US, has been reached to end 15 months of conflict in Gaza, with Hamas agreeing to release hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Sir Keir Starmer’s anti-corruption minister has resigned following revelations that her family was implicated in a corruption case in Bangladesh, leading to two government resignations in the past two months, as Sir Laurie Magnus assured that steps are being taken to reinforce ministerial standards and prevent such issues in the future.

The UK government is considering implementing new labour laws that could regulate customer interactions with staff, aiming to balance protection from harassment while safeguarding free speech, but critics express concern over potential impacts on business operations and personal expression.

Labour is considering increasing Chinese investment in renewable energy infrastructure, cautioned by Sir Richard Dearlove who highlights potential vulnerabilities and security concerns, arguing that this could make the UK reliant on China, contrasting sharply with the party’s net-zero objectives.