Thinktank calls for ‘double lock’ England private rent cap to ease living costs
The IPPR has calculated 2.4 million people in the UK now have unaffordable rents, meaning it costs more than 30%…
Officer who cracked serial rapist Worboys case says justice system ‘close to exploding’
John Worboys, who drugged and sexually assaulted cab passengers in London. Photograph: Rex/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenJohn Worboys, who drugged and…
UK weather maps show 100km heat surge – up to 22C in 6 counties
A large stretch of the UK is set to bask in temperatures of up to 22C, new weather maps suggest.…
Two men charged over alleged filming of antisemitic TikTok videos in London
A group of men were allegedly harassing members of the Jewish community in Stamford Hill on Thursday night. Photograph: Toby…
Labour loses control of Birmingham city council after 14 years of leadership
Outgoing Labour leader of Birmingham council, John Cotton, said the party needed to ‘listen carefully’ to the electorate. Photograph: Jacob…
2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions
Keir Starmer’s party lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England. These maps…
Nigel Farage hails ‘historic shift in politics’ after Reform UK election gains
Nigel Farage hails ‘historic shift in politics’ after Reform UK election gains Party has success in Labour and Tory heartland…
How Labour’s ‘terrible’ night unfolded as Reform surges and Greens and Lib Dems hail wins
Keir Starmer speaking to Labour members in Ealing, west London on Friday. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PAView image in fullscreenKeir Starmer speaking…
I stayed in Yorkshire’s most stylish hotel with a serene spa
Part-owned by Love Island alumna Montana Brown, this chic bolthole on the dramatic North Yorkshire coast is a dreamy spot…
Elections 2026 live: counting under way after votes in England, Scotland and Wales
While the first full council result in England isn’t expected until 2am, there may be some smaller results from midnight.…