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Badenoch revives one of the Tories’ most popular policies – but is anyone listening?
Tory leader takes inspiration from George Osborne’s 2007 speech in a bid to win back voters – but it might not be enough to turn the party’s fortunes around, as political editor David Maddox explains
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Here’s how to get discounted fuel at more than 500 supermarkets this October
Fuel analysis by the RAC showed that diesel has risen to a record of 200.01p a litre
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Reopening Brexit negotiations would be 'terrible idea', Kemi Badenoch tells Burnham
Kemi Badenoch received a long standing ovation for attacking Reform UK, accusing the party of debating whether her children are English.
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Zack Polanski now less popular than Nigel Farage, stark new poll shows
Polanski’s net approval ratings fall ahead of crucial by-election that could decide his future as Green Party leader
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Grosvenor Casinos owner to pay £5m after watchdog finds gambling failures
The Gambling Commission’s investigation identified failures to meet anti-money laundering and social responsibility duties.
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Kemi Badenoch announces plans to end inheritance tax on family homes
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to axe inheritance tax when family homes are passed down to children and grandchildren, as she made her pitch to the country at the Conservative Party Conference.
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Badenoch draws battle lines to take on Labour for ‘soul of the nation’
Kemi Badenoch will tell voters ‘there is a fight coming in British politics’ not seen for 50 years when she addresses the Tory conference in Birmingham, as her party lags third behind Labour and Reform in the polls
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Badenoch suggests Tories would not reverse Labour’s pensions triple lock legislation – UK politics live
In his party conference speech last week, Andy Burnham said he wanted to change the triple lock uprating mechanism from 2030
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Governments should target cost-of-living support to poorer households – IMF
Cost-of-living crises weigh disproportionately on lower-income households than wealthier ones, a report said.
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Man arrested on terror offences in connection to RAF Fairford incident
Searches of a property have also been carried out in Westminster
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When the Tories need to rely on Davey-style gimmicks, you know Badenoch has a problem
As this year’s Tory conference struggles to cut through with the public, the party feels like a defeated army – even as a potential early election beckons – writes political editor David Maddox
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Major business group piles pressure on Burnham over tax cuts
Firms have been facing increased cost pressures for two years including a raised cost of hiring
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All options to save nearly 400 Grangemouth workers will be explored – Flynn
The Economy Secretary said he was ‘profoundly disappointed’ by Syngenta’s move to close down the chemical plant.
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‘Rapid’ improvements at York school in special measures after inspection
There have been “rapid and necessary” improvements at Carr Infant School in York which was special measures due to previous poor performance, Ofsted has found.
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‘Rapid’ improvements at York school in special measures after inspection
There have been “rapid and necessary” improvements at Carr Infant School in York which was special measures due to previous poor performance, Ofsted has found.
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Bradford ranks among Britain's biggest investors in gold and silver - new study
Bradford ranks eighth in the UK for gold and silver investment interest, with 979 searches per 100,000 people amid a nationwide rise in buy gold searches.
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Muslims in Bradford mark 100 years of London’s first purpose-built mosque
Muslims in Bradford have marked 100 years of London’s first purpose-built mosque and its service to communities across Britain.
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Italian restaurant frequented by Princess Diana threatened by noise complaint
Famous local residents including Eric Clapton and Bryan Ferry have spoken out in support of the restaurant, which opened in Chelsea five decades ago
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Lidl stops chocolate bar range in Bradford supermarkets 6 years after launch
Lidl has stopped a chocolate bar range in Bradford supermarkets six years after it launched.
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Popular US fried chicken chain to open up to 20 new UK drive-through restaurants
A US restaurant chain has plans to open between 15 and 20 drive-through restaurants across the UK in the next year.
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Why has the US withdrawn military bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK?
It has been suggested the withdrawal of aircraft could be in response to a renewed security concern
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Ex-Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford ‘almost caused crash’ in £200k Lamborghini
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford nearly caused a crash with two other cars during a bout of careless driving in his £200,000 Lamborghini supercar, a court has heard.
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Decades old debris likely caused fatal Spitfire crash that killed RAF pilot
Squadron leader Mark Long was killed after his Spitfire crashed near RAF Coningsby in 2024
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Brits to no longer have to scan passports at gates — and can use their faces instead
Border force believe the ‘contactless border’ system could speed up border checks
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Kevin Hollinrake interview: Andy Burnham 'kicking can down the road'
The Thirsk and Malton MP spoke to The Yorkshire Post ahead of the Conservative Party Conference this weekend.
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New David Hockney exhibition - everything you need to know
Discover how David Hockney's artistic journey began as a revamped gallery exhibition opens in Bradford this autumn.
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Hull MP wins jury trials campaign with Government U-turn
Sir Keir Starmer had attempted to reduce the number of jury trials, which he said would have cut the court backlog.
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Ex-boss says 'one or two people' made City stay untenable as he launches academy
FORMER Bradford City manager Simon Grayson has set up a new football academy in Calverley, but he also had some fascinating insights on his old club
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‘Bedbug Express’: Trains cancelled after bugs spotted on Southeastern railway
Insects were seen crawling in cabs and bags as drivers refused to board trains without protective gear as Southeastern says services are now back to normal
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AI tech could be nationalised, Green Party deputy leader suggests
Rachel Millward said a Green government would immediately bring water companies in public ownership.
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‘Shame on Church of England’, says victim of former priest guilty of rape
A victim of a former Church of England priest who was found guilty of rape and four indecent assaults has said the Church “should have been in the dock” with him during his retrial.
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Long read: Labour leaves Liverpool jubilant as Burnham tasks mayors to deliver hope
The Prime Minister unveiled plans for bold changes to pensions, social care, voting reform and even Brexit.
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Former Sheffield-based Nine O’Clock Service priest guilty of rape and indecent assaults
A former priest who used a “culture of fear” to sexually abuse women while leader of Christian movement the Nine O’Clock Service (NOS) has been found guilty of rape and four indecent assaults.
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G7 leaders agree to release ‘up to 100 million barrels’ of petroleum reserves
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said he hoped the agreement which G7 countries struck would ‘shield households and businesses from price shocks’.
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UK water firm expands hosepipe ban to vulnerable people
A dry September has compounded the impacts of the UK’s record hot summer
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‘Criminal probe’ into Scottish wingsuit pilot’s death dropped after Swiss alps crash
Liam Byrne died after a crashing into Gitschen mountain in Switzerland in 2025
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Soaring demand for viral toys drives Jellycat to £240m profit
The brand opened a raft of retail sites in 2025, including the Jellycat Fish & Chip shop in Selfridges, London.
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G7 leaders agree to release ‘up to 100 million barrels’ of petroleum reserves
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said he hoped the agreement which G7 countries struck would ‘shield households and businesses from price shocks’.
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Dad of teen killed in horror A66 smash attacked celebrant at son's funeral
The dad of a teenager killed in the horror A66 smash attacked the celebrant at his son’s funeral.
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Mystery of stolen Sycamore Gap tree sapling continues
It was one of 49 grown from seeds taken from the sycamore which was felled in 2023
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British paratrooper died from explosion during test in Ukraine, inquest hears
Ministry of Defence described the incident as a ‘tragic accident while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability’
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Travelodge’s treatment of woman assaulted in hotel ‘disgraceful’, review finds
The report said the case uncovered problems with room security across the entire hotel sector.
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Piers Morgan publishes legal documents as he demands damages from Earl Spencer
Broadcaster shared the documents on X as his row with the Earl continues
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‘Thank you Andy Burnham’ - Prisoners react as they leave HMP Durham early
Prisoners leaving HMP Durham under the Government’s latest early-release scheme were heard thanking Andy Burnham.
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The Brit Awards boosted Manchester economy by £5m, study finds
The annual awards ceremony, widely regarded as the UK’s biggest night in music, was hosted in the North West for the first time this year.
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Three teenagers dead and boy arrested after car plunges into River Wear
Emergency services said an Audi had come off the road and entered the water on Tuesday afternoon
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Factory closure plan will ‘future proof’ Greggs, says boss as 740 jobs cut
Unions have warned that workers should not be ‘dropped like stones’ after helping support Gregg’s growth across the UK.
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Car recovered from River Wear in major operation after three teens died in tragedy
An Audi A3 in which three teenagers died after it plunged into the River Wear has been recovered from the water in a painstaking operation.
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Polling guru John Curtice favourite to lead PM’s first-past-the-post voting review
The polling guru is Britain’s best known an most trusted polling expert
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Government urged to help all households with energy bills as 16% hike forecast
Experts warned a typical bill could soar by nearly £300 in January, on top of the rise coming in this Thursday.
