Latest reading on Wednesday likely to frame scale of challenge for new PM to ease pressures on households amid Iran war fallout

The parliamentary watchdog has reopened its investigation into Nigel Farage’s finances just hours after he was declared winner of the Clacton by-election.

Counter terror police investigating the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe have reopened a year-old probe into an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage’s home in south London.

A Sky News investigation has uncovered how the UK’s illegal drug trade is being supported by people-smuggling networks

Eight of the biggest oil companies amassed profits of more than $90bn (£67bn) in just three months as the Iran conflict sent energy prices soaring and the emissions-fuelled climate crisis caused deadly heatwaves.