The Tories could take advantage of farmers’ anger to regain dozens of seats lost to Labour in rural areas, as inheritance tax changes prompt fury

Prime minister told decision to allow Ukraine to use UK-made missiles within Russia ‘too little, too late’

Lieutenant General Rob Magowan said, ‘If the British Army was asked to fight tonight, it would fight tonight.’ The Royal Marines general was speaking in a parliamentary select committee hearing on Thursday, 21 November. He went on to say th ...

Resolute Mining chief executive Terence Holohan and two other employees had been detained since 9 November

Steve Reed says he may not agree on inheritance tax changes but government will listen to rural Britain

After the charity watchdog found the family of Captain Tom repeatedly benefitted personally from a foundation set up in his name, neighbours tell Alex Ross it’s time for his home village to move on

James, Lewis and Mavis are all included on the new list

Former prime minister Gordon Brown has paid tribute to Lord John Prescott as he opened up about his final few months, saying he never lost his “warmth and friendliness”. The former UK deputy prime minister died “peacefully” surrounded by rela ...

Watch live as former health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence at the UK’s Covid inquiry on Thursday (21 November).

Watch live as defence secretary John Healey faces MPs on Thursday (21 November) as Ukraine fired British missiles at Russia for the first time.

Lenders could get up to a year to respond to growing flood of complaints after shock court ruling last month

Known for his fiery temperament, John Prescott made headlines in 2001 when he punched a protester who had thrown an egg at him during an election campaign in North Wales. The Deputy Prime Minister had been there to speak at a Labour rally while on th ...

Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair choked up as he paid an emotional tribute to Lord John Prescott. The former UK deputy prime minister died “peacefully” surrounded by relatives at his care home after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family sai ...

Labour giant described by Sir Tony Blair as one of the ‘most talented’ people he had encountered in politics

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International Distribution Services’ says it will take £134m hit from budget but shows improved underlying financial performance

Snow has begun to fall across the UK

The charismatic deputy prime minister, who has died at the age of 86, was known best for punching a member of the electorate was a vital bridge for Tony Blair to reach the unions

The UK’s grit has a surprising origin

Labour veteran passed away in homecare surrounded by family