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Good morning. After weeks of deliberation and significant climbdowns by ministers to avoid defeat in the Commons, MPs have voted for changes to the welfare system. Elsewhere, US President Donald Trump has said Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. Plus, banknotes are about to get their first redesign in 50 years, and the Bank of England wants your help.

After offering last-minute concessions to Labour rebels, the government has won a vote on its benefits bill by 75 votes. Ministers had already watered down their plans once by reversing some cuts to universal credit and protecting claimants of personal independence payment (Pip) from stricter eligibility rules. However, some Labour MPs were still concerned the new criteria for claiming Pip would come into force before the recommendations of a review could be introduced. Fearing defeat, the government announced a further U-turn, saying it would not change Pip rules until it had time to consider the review's conclusions. The 11th hour changes undermine PM Keir Starmer's authority and leave the bill  gutted of its most significant measures, write political reporters Kate Whannel and Brian Wheeler.

Donald Trump has said Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said "we will work with all parties to end the War", without detailing what the conditions are. "I hope... that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE," he wrote.

The UK experienced its hottest day of the year yesterday, as a heatwave which has gripped much of England this week reached its peak with top temperatures of 34.7C (94.4F). The Met Office said last month was the warmest June on record in England, and second warmest in the UK since records began in 1884. Read more.