The increase has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

It comes after Reform received donations totalling £72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.

It is understood that the couple's private security team had cited concerns about difficulties in making the school run route secure.

But other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role.

Louise Haigh is set to address growing concerns over AI safety in a speech at the TUC Congress.

A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.