Nigel Farage's party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response

Leader Kemi Badenoch will set out her plans to restrict welfare payments in a speech on Thursday.

Earlier this week David Jones, the ex-Conservative Welsh secretary, also announced he had joined Nigel Farage's party.

The legislation, which implements some cuts to universal credit, could become law in one month.

The US President is expected to visit his new golf course in Aberdeenshire when it opens later this month.

Downing Street is hoping to finalise a deal with the French President this week to tackle small boat crossings

Birmingham City Council withdraws from talks with union bosses saying they have "run out of time".

The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise.

A senior judge recommends a shake-up of the system, but some barristers argue juries are essential for fair justice.

The boss of the CBI says he would support cutting the allowance on cash ISAs to encourage more people to invest in shares.

The official forecaster warns public finances are in a "relatively vulnerable position" due U-turns.

Improving border enforcement is a key point of discussion during Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK.

James McMurdock says he will continue his career as an independent, after taking "specialist legal advice".

Sunak will take up the part-time role while remaining Conservative MP for Richmond and Northallerton.

Landlords will no longer be allowed to require tenants with pets to take out special insurance.

Sir Robert Chote quits as head of UK Statistics Authority, the body responsible for overseeing the Office for National Statistics.

Cobra is where senior ministers and officials gather to coordinate the emergency response to a crisis.

The Conservative politician served in ministerial jobs throughout the 1980s.

Children's Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza says one told her "in the night rats came and bit his face".

A test message will be sent to smartphones on 7 September, after a previous test revealed technical issues.