The number of people arriving to Britain in small boats and dingies continues to rise despite pledges to tackle the issue from both new and old governments.
New data has revealed crime in London is on the rise, up 15% year on year, with reports of theft, robbery and sexual offences at an all-time high. Levels of theft have nearly doubled since 2021, reaching over 27,000 reported incidents in 2023.
These are the candidates who have officially entered the race in the Conservative Party's search for a successor to Rishi Sunak, following the party's historic defeat in the 2024 general election.
TV star Dame Esther Rantzen said she has "caught a glimpse of hope" with a fresh bid to legalise assisted dying being laid before Parliament on Friday.