PM launches Labour’s local election campaign with focus on cost of living
Keir Starmer says the 7 May elections take place against an “uncertain” backdrop with wars in Ukraine and Iran....
Welsh Labour pledges income tax freeze at manifesto launch
Leader Eluned Morgan is due to launch her party’s Senedd election manifesto in Swansea....
Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut ‘unfair’ fines
The National Parking Platform already has 15 councils on board with more in talks to join....
Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge
There has been a renewed focus on energy costs since the outbreak of the war in Iran....
Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says
The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost....
No evidence of ‘family voting’ in by-election
An investigation into alleged “family voting” finds no evidence of intent to influence voting....
Assisted dying bill will not now become law, say both sides
The House of Lords are continuing to debate the proposals but there is not enough time to complete all the stages in the current parliamentary...
Two hereditary peers allowed to keep ceremonial roles
The Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington won the concession due to their role in organising state occasions....
Officials to ask Mandelson for personal phone messages for release
Officials are set to publish more documents related to his appointment as UK ambassador to the US – but have so far only had access...
Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is launching his party’s push to take control of more councils at a rally in Sunderland....