Politics
Eddie Izzard launches campaign to become Labour MP in Brighton
The comedian announced her intention to join the race to replace Green MP Caroline Lucas.
Boris Johnson is ready to build ‘newt motels’ amid plans for swimming pool
The amphibians, once blamed by the ex-prime minister for delays in housebuilding, could pour cold water on his hopes for a pool at his country manor.
NHS waiting lists likely to rise despite private sector expansion, minister says
Maria Caulfield said the number of patients in line for treatment is expected climb further in the coming months.
One in three Brits say the voting age should be lowered to 16
A new interactive tool has been created to help young voters explore who they might vote for in the next general election.
Smashed it: Sadiq Khan announces ULEZ grants to help non-compliant vehicle users
Londoners with non Ulez-compliant cars will now be able to get financial support to switch to greener, less polluting vehicles.
Soaring mortgage costs ‘affecting mental health of almost a third of people’
Mind’s survey of people across England and Wales came before Thursday’s news that the Bank of England had raised interest rates again.
Government turns to private clinics to help tackle NHS waiting lists
The Government said the 13 new facilities – eight of which are private – will ‘ease pressure’ on the health service.
Interest rates a ‘hammer blow for working people’, says shadow chancellor
Rachel Reeves says rise in base rates did not need to happen as Government targets halving inflation.
Flynn under investigation for use of parliamentary stationery
The SNP Westminster leader gave mugs to journalists attacking the Labour Party’s stance on the two child benefit cap.