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Gary Lineker has launched a stinging attack on the BBC by claiming his former employer has “lost its way” and questioning the political influence at the top of the corporation.

A new mega poll has revealed that Nigel Farage’s Reform UK would win the most seats if a general election was held today.

Prince Alois chose Liechtenstein’s national day on August 15 to announce a break with three centuries of dynastic tradition: future generations of women could inherit the throne on equal terms with men.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s allies dominated the vote as independent observers raised concerns over a campaign marked by restrictions on critical voices.

Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in his first budget as the Prime Minister warned he "won’t be unrealistic" about the state of Britain’s finances.

Andy Burnham has said Britain "must be bolder to get closer to the European Union" as universities raise concerns over European student fees.

Reform UK are set to unveil fresh plans to overhaul the social housing system in the UK, by prioritising British-born youth over foreign nationals and asylum seekers.

Andy Burnham has entered a diplomatic row with Cuba as "smoke-free Britain" plans put cigar trade at risk.

The Green Party will consider an official policy of stripping police of Tasers and pepper spray under a new crime plan.

Angela Rayner has watered down housing restrictions on new homes as Labour scrambles to hit its building targets.

Andy Burnham has been accused of breaching Commons rules amid claims he failed to declare a party worth thousands of pounds.

Several loyalists argue that the expectations reflect Trump’s long-standing belief that people in high-profile positions should ’dress to impress’

Newly discovered photos show Donald Trump aide Natalie Harp sprinting after his cart at his Scottish golf course - after bizarre letters she sent him confessing her devotion to him were published.

The police probe into Lord Mandelson over allegations he shared confidential Government information with Jeffrey Epstein could be on the verge of falling apart.

A shocking dossier on Britain’s free speech crisis was shared with the White House before Sir Keir Starmer’s visit last year.

Britain could save £320billion over 20 years by ripping up current Net Zero electricity plans, keeping gas and building more nuclear power instead, a major new report claims.

Foreign nationals receiving Universal Credit reached a new record of nearly 1.3 million in May 2026, according to fresh data.

Andy Burnham was given support and hospitality worth nearly £350,000 in the four months before becoming Prime Minister alone.

Andy Burnham has been told Labour risks losing 50 seats to the Green Party if he pushes ahead with new drilling in the North Sea.

A Labour MP has been suspended from the party amid questions surrounding whether he tried to avoid repaying a taxpayer-funded Covid loan.

Reform UK has claimed mass immigration is the reason why millions of people in England and Wales are banned from using their hoses.

More than 50 masked protesters gathered outside Clacton Town Hall just minutes before Nigel Farage sealed his by-election victory.

Polls have opened in Clacton, with thousands of residents in the Essex seat to vote in a ballot featuring Nigel Farage and a range of novelty and fringe candidates led by Count Binface.

A Reform councillor has been suspended after resurfaced social media posts appeared to show him calling for the Commons speaker to be hanged.

As many as 75,000 Britons are set to make their voices heard today at the Clacton by-election - the sixth at Westminster since 2024.