Boris Johnson refuses to rule out political comeback
The PM claims people are more interested in broadband than “the fate of this or that politician”....
First wave of strikes enter final day in Scotland
Strikes continue in 13 council areas after workers in Edinburgh returned on Tuesday....
Home Secretary should reform failing police forces – think tank
The police’s ability to solve common crime is “woefully low”, the Policy Exchange think tank says....
Rising costs threaten levelling up schemes in England, councils warn
The BBC’s Alex Forsyth speaks to local councils struggling with the rising cost of regeneration....
Tory leadership: Pressure on Liz Truss over bill help ahead of final hustings
As the Tory race reaches its climax, uncertainty still surrounds the frontrunner’s cost of living plans....
Tory leadership: Liz Truss cancels BBC interview with Nick Robinson
The front-runner to be prime minister cannot spare the time for the BBC One programme, her team say....
Energy bills: Next PM will tackle ‘eyewatering’ costs , says Johnson amid criticism
Boris Johnson says his successor will announce a “huge package” of financial help amid calls for more support....
Tory leadership: Truss and Sunak face pressure to set out bill help
Labour accuse the Tory candidates of having “nothing to say” about the huge spike in energy costs....
Macron says UK and France face problems if leaders unsure over friendship
The French president warns of “problems” after Liz Truss doubted if he was “friend or foe”....
Experts had too much power over Covid lockdowns, says Rishi Sunak
The ex-chancellor says ministers were banned from talking about negative effects of restrictions....