‘People assume things will naturally get better over time, but this isn’t the case. We’re seeing worrying regressions.’

A man and woman have been charged with murder after a two-week-old boy died in hospital.

The Metropolitan Police firearms officer accused of murdering Chris Kaba can now be named as Martyn Blake.

A once-in-a-250-year weather event is about to hit the UK, bringing with it bitter winter temperatures.

Friday’s front pages continue their coverage of the fallout from the Spring Budget, which Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced earlier in the week. Several papers highlight fears over how the tax cuts will be paid for with one publication suggesting it could blow a £40bn hole in finances. Another paper questions why neither of the main two parties are willing to explain spending cuts before the upcoming 2024 election. 

The organiser behind the much-derided Willy Wonka Experience has apologised and revealed he will no longer be going ahead with a ‘dream wedding’ funded by ticket sales from the event.