The Prime Minister said new electricity pylons were needed to lower energy bills, with the alternatives being too expensive.

Conservative leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has said she does “believe in maternity pay” after previously describing it as “excessive”. Ms Badenoch said on X that “contrary to what some have said” ...

Hezbollah confirmed that Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of the militant group’s central council, was killed in an attack on Saturday.

Aston Villa could have gone level on points with Liverpool at the top of the table with victory at Portman Road.