What could the government be planning on council tax?
The prime minister has warned of a "painful" autumn budget, telling the public it will have to "accept short-term pain...
Month: September 2024
How would an outdoor smoking ban work – and who would be part of the ‘smoke-free generation’?
The government has said it is considering banning smoking in pub gardens and other outdoor areas.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer...
Challenge for Starmer to turn warm words with EU into economic wins for UK
Parliament is yet to return, but Sir Keir Starmer has used the last few days of August to frame the...
Is Telegram founder’s arrest a sign of the tide turning against social media companies and their bosses?
The bosses of the world's biggest social media companies have typically avoided personal repercussions, even when their platforms have faced...
Who is favourite to win the US election? Follow the latest polls and play our game to predict who you think will win
The presidential election on 5 November is set to be the tightest race since at least 2000.Kamala Harris currently holds...
Tyreek Hill: Miami Dolphins condemn ‘despicable’ police behaviour after bodycam footage released
The Miami Dolphins NFL team has condemned police conduct towards their player Tyreek Hill as "violent", "maddening" and "despicable". Bodycam...
JD Vance: How vice-presidential candidate used his ‘hillbilly’ background to catapult himself to the top of US politics
When JD Vance says he came from nothing, he really means it.There are plenty of clichés that seemingly encapsulate how...
Tim Walz: The arrest that changed his life – and how it shaped his political career
"You have responsibilities to others. You can't afford to make foolish decisions."Those are the words Tim Walz's wife Gwen said...
In the marginal seat of Kettering, dejected Tory activists can’t agree on the next leader
The East Midlands market town of Kettering is famous for its trusty boots, Weetabix and at one stage John Profumo.It...
