Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to reintroduce tax-free shopping for international visitors to help British high streets. The move comes as retailers face job losses and pressure over commercial property taxes.

Research reveals that political donations exceeding £1 million have surged dramatically in recent years, prompting growing calls for funding caps in Westminster.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member, prompting debate and a warning of heavy tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Maryland regulators approved a scaled-back $50.9 million revenue increase for Pepco, limiting the monthly bill impact for residential customers after cutting more than half of the utility's original request.

Specialist courtrooms and fixed trial dates are being rolled out across Crown Courts in England and Wales to combat backlogs and support survivors of serious sexual offences.

Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones met with Business Minister Kate Dearden to discuss reforming national fireworks legislation amid rising local complaints.

Blackpool hoteliers have slammed new tourism tax plans, warning that a 5 percent overnight visitor levy threatens struggling local businesses.

Andy Burnham is facing warnings over new electric vehicle regulations, with experts cautioning that driveway policies risk creating a postcode lottery.

Pollster Sir John Curtice warns that Scottish Labour faces severe electoral vulnerability to a surging Reform UK due to a socially conservative base.

A new Ipsos poll reveals that Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has a net satisfaction rating of +39, the lowest among major party leaders.

First Minister John Swinney is calling on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland's right to decide its future in Parliament, setting up a high-stakes constitutional showdown.

Michael Marra has won the Scottish Labour leadership election following a decisive ballot victory. He steps into the role after the departure of Anas Sarwar.

Overwhelming interest in the Sustainable Farming Incentive threatens to leave thousands of English farmers empty-handed as demand outstrips available funding amid severe drought conditions.

Wandsworth Council has announced a 94% council tax increase to stave off bankruptcy, while Worcestershire County Council secures permission for a 9% rise.

Newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing early friction from Labour backbenchers who warn his administration sounds indistinguishable from the previous tenure.

Reform UK secured significant victories and control of Essex County Council in the 2026 local elections, dealing a severe blow to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party.

Newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched his administration with a pledge to end rough sleeping in England, backed by a £340m funding package.

Political leaders across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have signed a joint memorandum asserting their right to self-determination and challenging Westminster control.

Leading financial watchdogs have warned that the government's new tax and spending plans will achieve nothing to stimulate sluggish national growth.

Energy Minister Stephen Gethins defended SNP MSP Collette Stevenson after she mistakenly questioned whether Transport Scotland was a registered charity.