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‘I have other things I wish to do’: Tory MP Sir John Redwood standing down

‘I have other things I wish to do’: Tory MP Sir John Redwood standing down

He is the 71st Tory MP to do so.

Jeremy Corbyn to stand as independent candidate in General Election

Jeremy Corbyn to stand as independent candidate in General Election

The former Labour leader will stand in Islington North, a seat he has held for 40 years.

Boy, six, called ‘superstar’ by comic book writer who inspired his viral series

Boy, six, called ‘superstar’ by comic book writer who inspired his viral series

Red Smith’s comic about character Danger Sausage was trending on X.

Supermarket reports soaring sales of mashed potato – with new mash factory built

Supermarket reports soaring sales of mashed potato – with new mash factory built

Tesco said its shoppers bought one million more packs of fresh ready-made mash in 2023 than in 2022.

UK retail sales slump after April showers dampen spending

UK retail sales slump after April showers dampen spending

The amount of items bought across the UK fell by 2.3% in April, following a fall of 0.2% in March, the Office for National Statistics said.

Average household energy bills to fall from July 1 as Ofgem lowers price cap

Average household energy bills to fall from July 1 as Ofgem lowers price cap

The energy regulator has announced its latest price cap will be 7% lower.

What to expect in the General Election campaign on Friday

What to expect in the General Election campaign on Friday

The main party leaders continue their campaign tours as the Tories and Labour focused on ways to cut energy bills.

How do UK elections work?

How do UK elections work?

The first past the post system will decide which MPs take their seats in Westminster.

What the papers say – May 24

What the papers say – May 24

The first full day of election campaigning occupies the front of Friday’s newspapers.

UK ‘must be prepared for possibility of foreign interference’ during election

UK ‘must be prepared for possibility of foreign interference’ during election

Rishi Sunak announced Britons will head to the polls on July 4.

Child killer Letby to find out if she can appeal against her convictions

Child killer Letby to find out if she can appeal against her convictions

If the judges decline to give the go-ahead, it will mark the end of the appeal process for Letby who was convicted of murdering seven babies.

Government set to fail on rough sleeping pledge as Parliamentary session ends

Government set to fail on rough sleeping pledge as Parliamentary session ends

Shelter said homelessness is a political choice and called on the next government to make ending it a priority.

Mother sentenced for campaign of cruelty against three-year-old son she murdered

Mother sentenced for campaign of cruelty against three-year-old son she murdered

Christina Robinson was convicted of murdering her son Dwelaniyah following a trial.

Ex-construction worker tells of journey from luxury flats to sleeping rough

Ex-construction worker tells of journey from luxury flats to sleeping rough

Man hails supported housing for helping him away from a life on the streets, but said more social housing is needed to help others.

Households set to learn of further fall in energy bills

Households set to learn of further fall in energy bills

Ofgem is expected to announce that the average household energy bill will drop by around 7% from July 1, when the latest price cap takes effect.

Stormy conditions expected to ease over bank holiday weekend

Stormy conditions expected to ease over bank holiday weekend

Forecasters say all regions of the UK will see some dry spells over the weekend, with the sunniest and driest periods coming on Saturday.

Tories and Labour clash on energy policy as they battle for power

Tories and Labour clash on energy policy as they battle for power

The election campaign on Friday looks set to be dominated by an expected fall in the energy price cap.

Sunak claims Starmer ‘doesn’t have the courage’ for TV debates

Rishi Sunak said there were big issues at stake in the General Election as he pushed for weekly debates.

Parliament backs moves to exonerate subpostmasters caught up in Horizon scandal

Parliament backs moves to exonerate subpostmasters caught up in Horizon scandal

Royal assent will be given to the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill on Friday.

Conservatives set out plans to make switching energy supplier easier

Conservatives set out plans to make switching energy supplier easier

Labour said the Tory approach was a ‘bunch of empty buzzwords’ which would do nothing to lower bills.

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