Streeting accused of 'crossing the line' over public opposition to assisted dying

High-caffeine energy drinks to be banned for under-16s

High-caffeine energy drinks will be banned for under-16s in England to prevent harm to children’s health, the Government has said. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said eight out of 10 parents wanted to see a ban on the sale of high caffeine energy drinks to children. The Government has launched a 12-week consultation on the issue and plans to implement the change as soon as it can. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Streeting praises Brianna Ghey’s mother over phone ban call

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the Government is "listening carefully" to Esther Ghey’s call for a legal ban on phones in schools. He praised her campaigning following her daughter Brianna’s murder, saying many schools already ban phones "for good reason" and ministers are reviewing wider online safety measures. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Health Secretary backs plans for older drivers’ eye tests

Wes Streeting said the government is considering new proposals to improve road safety, including mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70. With eyesight deteriorating with age, he said regular checks are needed and that the transport secretary will soon outline plans. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch slams Rayner 'hypocrisy' over property tax row

Kemi Badenoch criticises Deputy PM Angela Rayner, saying Labour ministers are seeking to raise taxes while she tries to avoid paying her own. She calls the situation "hypocrisy" and says Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has described tax evasion as a criminal offence, must apply the same standards to his own front bench. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch: Starmer should sack deputy PM Rayner

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister “should sack” deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, questioning Labour’s response to her tax affairs. She suggested a Conservative deputy in the same position would have faced far less sympathy and criticised what she described as Labour’s hypocrisy on tax issues. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Bowie doubts Labour migrant plan will cut crossings

Shadow Scotland Secretary Andrew Bowie says he has “little to no confidence” Labour’s plans to tackle small boat crossings will work. Speaking after Yvette Cooper announced the first migrant returns to France will begin this month, he said the Government has “so far seen no dent” in crossings and must show real results before the next election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Bowie says Starmer reshuffle shows panic in No 10

Andrew Bowie has branded Sir Keir Starmer’s reshuffle “the shuffling of deck chairs on this Titanic of a government”. The Shadow Scotland Secretary said the Prime Minister had “no confidence” in Chancellor Rachel Reeves, accusing him of creating a new role for Darren Jones to tighten his grip on economic policy. Bowie said Labour is “failing on all fronts”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn