Clara West
UK issues emergency wildfire alert to millions amid devastating heatwave
The government issued its most extensive emergency mobile alert to date as a severe heatwave sparked destructive wildfires across England and Wales.
Nigel Farage regains UK parliamentary seat, fights off Count Binface challenge
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reclaimed his parliamentary seat in a Clacton-on-Sea by-election, fending off a strong satirical challenge from Count Binface.
UK government sends emergency wildfire alert to millions amid tinderbox warning
Millions in England and Wales received an emergency mobile alert warning of extreme wildfire risks as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a disposable barbecue ban.
Nigel Farage investigation reopened by parliamentary watchdog after Clacton byelection win
The parliamentary investigation into Nigel Farage's financial affairs has automatically resumed following his victory in the Clacton by-election.
Nigel Farage declares victory as he skips Clacton by‑election count
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claimed a convincing victory in the Clacton by-election while bypassing the official count due to security advice.
Andy Burnham urges disposable barbecue sales ban amid UK wildfire emergency
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on retailers to immediately pull disposable barbecues from their shelves as a severe wildfire emergency grips the UK.
GERS 2025-26: Scotlands deficit narrows to £25.3bn
Scotland's notional fiscal deficit narrowed to £25.3 billion, representing minus 10.9% of GDP, as record revenues outpaced public spending growth.
Count Binface runs against Nigel Farage in chaotic Clacton by-election
An Essex constituency faces a chaotic election with 34 candidates and no major party contenders following the incumbent MP's resignation.
UK households near new pylons to receive up to £2,500 off electricity bills
Thousands of households near new or upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure are set to receive financial relief through a government scheme.
Probation officers overwhelmingly back strike over early release scheme
Probation staff have voted overwhelmingly in favor of industrial action over a controversial government plan to release thousands of prisoners early.
Nigel Farage reprimands Reform's Zia Yusuf over Ben Wallace traitor insult
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has publicly reprimanded home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf after Yusuf accused former defence secretary Ben Wallace of treason.
PM confident PC Harper killers can be blocked from early release
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed confidence that his administration can prevent the early release of the men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper.
Reform UK falls to third in Ashcroft poll with 18% support
Reform UK has slipped to third place with 18 percent support in a new Lord Ashcroft poll, trailing Labour and the Conservatives ahead of the Clacton by-election.
England reservoirs hit by low water levels as drought spreads
Nearly three-quarters of England is under official drought status as declining reservoir levels and extreme heat threaten water supply restrictions.
Nigel Farage unveils Trump-inspired plan to send prisoners to El Salvador
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled a controversial plan to send foreign prisoners overseas, drawing fierce criticism from political opponents.
Burnham to ban fake discounts and curb subscription traps
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a dual crackdown to outlaw deceptive was-price sales and fast-track new rules on recurring subscriptions.
Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a national tour this coming week to unveil financial support policies and connect with the public.
Andy Burnham launches nationwide cost-of-living tour to shape ten-year plan
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has embarked on a nationwide listening tour to gather public feedback on everyday expenses and inform a new ten-year strategy.
Andy Burnham launches UK tour to hear public cost-of-living concerns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is launching a national tour across Britain to ask voters directly how the government can improve their lives amidst cost-of-living concerns.
Andy Burnham 'to explore every option' to block PC Harper killers' release
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is weighing up whether to block the early release of the men responsible for the death of PC Andrew Harper.