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Lib Dems propose discounted basic energy allowance for all households

The Liberal Democrats have proposed a discounted basic energy allowance for every household as bills are set to rise again from 1 July.

Mandelson files leave gaps over messages, vetting and Epstein

A second batch of Mandelson files has revealed new material on his US ambassador appointment while leaving major questions over messages, vetting and Epstein.

Reform says Farage bought £1.4m house with ITV fee, not donor gift

Reform UK says Nigel Farage used his I'm a Celebrity fee to buy a £1.4m Surrey house, as scrutiny continues over a £5m donor gift.

Farage faces Commons standards inquiry over £5m gift

Nigel Farage faces a Commons standards inquiry over whether he should have declared a £5m gift from Reform UK backer Christopher Harborne.

King’s Speech sets out 37 bills as Starmer faces pressure

King Charles outlined 37 planned bills for the next parliamentary session, leaving Starmer to sell a broad agenda amid fresh leadership pressure.

Jess Phillips among four ministers quitting as Starmer fights revolt

Four ministers, including Jess Phillips, have quit as pressure grows on Keir Starmer from Labour MPs urging him to resign.

Who could challenge Keir Starmer if Labour turns on him?

Keir Starmer says he will keep governing, but Labour MPs are weighing possible successors including Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner.

Starmer vows to fight on as Labour revolt rattles gilt market

Keir Starmer is trying to hold off a Labour leadership revolt as gilt yields rise and MPs press him to set out a timetable for leaving office.