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...
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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...
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...
Voter ID rules ‘discouraged’ some people from voting in general election, watchdog finds
The requirement to bring photo identification to vote in the general election "discouraged some people" from casting their ballot, a...
Winter fuel cut vote will test Sir Keir Starmer’s authority
Sir Keir Starmer warned during the election campaign of the need for "tough decisions", but carefully avoided setting out where...
Action being taken to ensure domestic abuse prisoners not among those released early tomorrow, minister says
Prisoners set to be released early tomorrow have been trawled through in an attempt to not let domestic abusers go,...