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With just one change, we could have more independent voices in the Commons. We are going to need them, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

After 14 years of Tory rule, the British Army has lost 23 regiments, with the number of units at its lowest level since 2010, The Independent can reveal

The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power

One dominant theme in the recent UK election debates has been regeneration and how to tackle regional inequality. Amid Labour’s plans to kickstart economic growth, the party has ditched the phrase “levelling up” and promised instead to “power up Britain” though a proposed take back control act, which would seek…

Britain’s upcoming general election is widely expected to lead to a change of government for the first time in 14 years

The PM’s vision of a Britain where only hard work matters blinded him to the realities of race, class – and his own flawed project, writes Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

Rents have soared, temporary homelessness more than doubled and housebuilding targets repeatedly missed

When the sun shines, there is nowhere better to be than one of Britain’s lush horticultural gems. Adele Cardani takes us on a tour of the loveliest green spaces for you to explore and be inspired by

Across Britain, the impact of austerity has reached breaking point, but few believe Labour will turn things around

Eight years after Britain voted for Brexit, businesses still lament economic fallout caused by the country's departure from the European Union, with little prospect of change after this week's election.

Nursery and garden centre trade bodies write open letter saying problems at border need to be urgently fixed