4 h. ago Kemi Badenoch calls for end of BBC licence fee in first for a Tory leader

Kemi Badenoch withdrawal of support for the BBC licence fee comes as she demands a full investigation into a documentary that featured the son of a Hamas official

Politics

4 h. ago Kemi Badenoch threatens to withdraw support for BBC licence fee over Gaza documentary

Kemi Badenoch’s threat to withdraw support for the BBC licence fee comes as she demands a full investigation into a documentary that featured the son of a Hamas official

Events

5 h. ago BBC Gaza documentary row deepens as Kemi Badenoch calls for investigation

Conservative leader writes to BBC calling for a probe into commissioning of Gaza: How to Survive A Warzone

Events

17 h. ago Was licence fee payers' cash given to Hamas? Kemi Badenoch writes to BBC boss demanding action over Gaza documentary scandal

In an excoriating letter seen by the Daily Mail to BBC chief Tim Davie, Mrs Badenoch called for an inquiry to investigate any 'potential collusion with Hamas' and 'the possibility of payment' to its officials.

Economics

35 h. ago BBC TV Licence fee is free for pensioners born in exact years on one condition

Brits born before a certain cut-off could be eligible for a fully subsidised BBC TV Licence fee, if they also meet certain financial criteria, saving them £174.50 ahead of the April price hike

Politics

39 h. ago Kemi Badenoch urges Prime Minister to cut foreign aid and pour money into defence

The Tory leader wrote in a letter that 'this is no time for dither', arguing: 'History has been unforgiving to politicians who, faced with growing threats, chose procrastination over action.'

Politics

4 d. ago William Hague attacks students' 'comfort blankets of cancellation' and vows to protect free speech as former Tory leader becomes 160th Chancellor of Oxford University

The former Tory leader said it was 'of paramount importance' to protect the free exchange of ideas as he was officially admitted to the role.

Politics

5 d. ago Lord William Hague to be admitted as chancellor of Oxford University

The former Tory leader is due to make his first speech as the university’s chancellor since winning the election in November.

Politics

6 d. ago Are Kemi Badenoch’s days as Tory leader numbered? Take our poll and have your say

After more than 100 days at the helm of a faltering Tory party and a string of high-profile gaffes, Kemi Badenoch's leadership is facing growing doubts. Do you think she has what it takes?

Politics

7 d. ago Badenoch condemned for culture wars speech as Europe on brink of defence crisis

The Tory leader was accused of ‘competing with Nigel Farage to fawn over Donald Trump’

Events

7 d. ago Failure to renew Conservative Party could doom the West, Badenoch claims

The Tory leader, who said she was speaking up for ‘classic liberal values’, also criticised ‘loopholes’ in liberalism which have been ‘hacked’.

Events