The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

INSIDE WESTMINSTER: Despite the humiliating U-turn on cuts to disability benefits, the prime minister has not given up on reducing ballooning social security spending. Ministers believe they have now found a way to proceed – and how to quash any rebellion, says Andrew Grice

COMMENT: Proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the government, the group is being punished for exposing Israel’s crimes in Gaza and the UK’s role enabling it – we cannot let our opposition be silenced, says human rights campaigner Bianca Jagger

Senior officers are preparing for a possible visit by JD Vance.

The UK exported £127m of military equipment to Israel in the last quarter of 2024

Mike Huckabee launches undiplomatic harangue after UK prime minister calls for immediate ceasefire

COMMENT: Local protests against the Israeli prime minister’s idea to escalate the war and take full military control of Gaza City have been muted so far – but his recklessness will eventually see him removed from office, says former diplomat Alon Pinkas

Vice-president says, unlike Britain, White House has no plans to recognise the Palestinian state

Israeli political-security cabinet approved Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take full military control of Gaza City, but the move was roundly condemned across Europe

Tim Crosland’s arrest for allegedly showing support for Palestine Action went viral and his Defend Our Juries is calling for more protests on Saturday