Campaign kicks off after surprise poll announcement
PM Rishi Sunak revealed 4 July as the date in a rain-soaked Downing Street speech on Wednesday....
Sunak to face PMQs after inflation drops to 2.3%
The prime minister says the figures show “brighter days are ahead” – but Labour warn against “popping champagne corks”....
Election speculation feels different this time
Westminster is gripped by talk of a snap election – all eyes are now on Rishi Sunak to clear it up....
UK inflation falls to 2.3% as energy prices cool
“Today marks a major moment for the economy, with inflation back to normal,” says Rishi Sunak....
My feet and hands were amputated after sepsis – MP
Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September....
Move to extend police protest powers ruled unlawful
The High Court has ruled the Home Office acted outside of its powers in laws passed last year....
PM promises ‘comprehensive’ blood compensation
Victims and others affected by the infected blood scandal are waiting to hear how much they will be paid....
Infected blood victims await report into biggest ever NHS treatment disaster
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from 1970 to 1991 by contaminated blood products and transfusions....
Victims await report into biggest ever NHS disaster
More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the infected blood scandal – and 3,000 have since died....
Infected blood victims have waited too long – Shapps
Families have been let down over decades, says minister, ahead of a long-awaited inquiry report....