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.

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice is under investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog for allegedly failing to declare an interest.