38 h. ago Tories pledge to stop 35,000 crimes by deploying more police to violent 'hot spots'

The Conservatives have promised to stop 35,000 crimes by deploying more police to violent "hot spots" if they return to power.

Events

59 h. ago Poll warns scrapping major lifeline for pensioners would spark outrage like Winter Fuel cut

Some 75% of voters would view ending traditional terrestrial TVas a “betrayal”, and more than half say protecting it for an extended period would be important in deciding their vote

Events

4 d. ago Two major banks CUT mortgage rates as lower inflation gives borrowers glimmer of hope

Two major banks have cut their their mortgage rates on news interest rates could now fall faster than expected.

Economics

8 d. ago Tory energy chief declines to say when Net Zero pledge might be met

The Tories have scrapped their pledge to met Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Politics

9 d. ago Government spends £115,000 on ‘influencer marketing’ in less than a year

Minister said cash supported ‘multiple campaigns’, but Tories say it ‘makes a mockery’ of spending pledges

Economics

2 w. ago Stamp Duty explained and how it differs in Scotland as Tories pledge to scrap 'bad tax'

Stamp duty has come into focus again this week after the Tories announced they would abolish the "bad tax"

Politics

2 w. ago With her stamp duty pledge, Kemi Badenoch has rediscovered the Tories’ political mojo

Editorial: In the Manchester conference hall, the Conservative leader showed herself at her combative best – but one good speech with a headline-grabbing policy won’t be enough on its own to close the gap with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

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2 w. ago Badenoch silences the Tory plotters as her 'bold' plan to ABOLISH stamp duty is hailed by Kirstie Allsopp and economists after barnstorming conference speech

Mrs Badenoch delivered a barnstorming rallying cry to Tories that culminated in a fresh pledge to ditch the hated purchase tax on family homes to revive the dream of ownership.

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2 w. ago Kemi Badenoch pledges to scrap Stamp Duty as Tories desperately battle for attention

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch used her party conference speech to brazenly claim that the Tories were the only ones to undo the damage they inflicted in power

Events

2 w. ago British Army probes major security breach at Royal Artillery HQ after thieves cut through fences to steal 'large quantity' of fuel

The raid took place at the Larkhill Royal Artillery Barracks in Wiltshire on Saturday and triggered a lockdown amid initial fears terrorists had breached the base's security.

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3 w. ago Tories pledge to make £47bn of cuts to public spending with welfare bill slashed

Shadow chancellor set to announce raft of cuts across welfare and foreign aid

Economics

3 w. ago Tories pledge to make £47bn of savings with major cut to welfare

Shadow chancellor set to announce raft of cuts across welfare and foreign aid

Economics

3 w. ago Tories to pledge to create immigration taskforce modelled on Trump’s Ice

Proposed ‘removals force’ will be tasked with deporting 150,000 people a year in bid to tackle illegal immigrationThe Conservatives will pledge to create a new immigration taskforce modelled on Donald Trump’s controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agency, the Guardian understands.The party’s leader, Kemi Badenoch, is expected to announce the policy on Sunday as it heads into its annual conference following a year of historic low poll ratings. The proposed “removals force” will be tasked with deporting 150,000 people a year in a bid to tackle illegal immigration. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Tories pledge UK version of ICE to detain and deport illegal immigrants

The Removals Force will be expected to ‘integrate closely’ with the police.

Events

3 w. ago Tories pledge to scrap landmark climate legislation in favour of ‘cheap’ energy

Plans by the Conservatives to replace the Climate Change Act come as divisions over emissions-cutting measures widen.

Politics