UK Politics

Consumer confidence has tumbled amid rampant speculation about what the chancellor will announce in the budget, figures show.

China's foreign ministry has hit back at what it called "unfounded" accusations of spying in Westminster, saying it has "no interest" in gathering intelligence on the UK.

Russia has accused the British government of "provocative statements" and an "escalation of militaristic hysteria" after the defence secretary warned a Kremlin spy ship was nearing the UK.

A mountain of waste branded "utterly appalling" by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer grew so quickly that most of it was in place before the Environment Agency (EA) was even aware of it.

Two pro-Palestinian activists found guilty of harassing a government minister have had their convictions overturned.