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Reform beats Labour by six votes in Runcorn vote as party gains first mayor

In one of the closest parliamentary votes ever, new MP Sarah Pochin took the seat which Labour won with a majority of almost 14,700 last year.

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Votes being counted as Farage seeks to ‘smash the two-party system’

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK hopes to make gains at the expense of Labour and the Tories, with the Liberal Democrats and Greens also expecting successes.

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Labour seats set to suffer worst economic impact of welfare reforms – study

MPs have been urged to consider the wider impact of changes to eligibility requirements for the personal independence payment.

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Polls close in contests which could see Labour and Tories suffer losses

A parliamentary by-election, more than 1,600 council seats across 23 local authorities, four regional mayors and two local mayors are up for grabs.

The Independent UK

More than 50,000 children contact veterans through VE Mail

Together Coalition, which organises the VE Mail programme, said more than 1,300 schools and youth organisations had requested a letter from a veteran.

The Independent UK

Local election campaigns enter final day after parties clash in TV debate

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will be among those out canvassing.

Evening Standard

Parties clash over Trump and protest votes in local elections debate

Labour and the Tories are seeking to defend seats from Reform amid opinion poll momentum for Nigel Farage’s party.

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Food inflation rises to highest point in 11 months

The price of food is now 2.6% higher than a year ago, up from 2.4% in March, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index.

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Kemi Badenoch says no deal with Reform as she brushes off ‘stitch ups’

The Tory leader said her job is ‘not to give the party away’.

The Independent UK

Local elections 2025: Hour-by-hour guide to results

The final results are due to be declared around 7pm on Friday May 2.

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Local elections 2025: The times when results will be announced in your area

An hour-by-hour guide to when the winners will be known

The Independent UK

Local election 2025 opinion polls puts Reform ahead of Labour and Tories

Recent polling puts Reform ahead of Labour and the Conservatives – but all just a few points apart

The Independent UK

Opinion polls suggest unsettled public mood ahead of May 1 elections

An average of polls completed in the seven days to April 20 puts Reform on 25%, Labour on 23% and the Tories on 21%.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage calls for minister for deportations

The Reform leader also said that his voters would be ‘in revolt’ if the party looked to do a deal with the Conservatives.

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UK Government borrowing exceeds forecast as tariffs to weigh on public purse

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show public sector net borrowing rose to £151.9 billion in the year to the end of March.

The Independent UK

Pothole breakdowns up by nearly a fifth in 12 months

The RAC received some 9,439 callouts to breakdowns as a result of poor road surfaces in the UK between January and March.

The Independent UK

Bank of England rate-setter says US tariffs likely to push down on inflation

Megan Greene was speaking weeks ahead of the Bank’s next monetary policy meeting, where it is expected to cut interest rates.

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Badenoch admits local elections will be ‘very difficult’ for Conservatives

The Tory leader told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that July’s general election was a ‘historic defeat’ for the party.

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British couple died after ‘cable car brakes failed 20 seconds from top’

Graeme Winn, 65 and Elaine Winn, 58, were among the four people who died in the crash near Naples on Thursday.

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British woman among four dead after cable car crash in southern Italy

The cable car crashed after a cable snapped in the town of Castellammare di Stabia, officials said.

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Flood warning issued for Devon after night of heavy rain

The Environment Agency issued the warning for the lower River Torridge, from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard.

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Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for households?

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation eased to 2.6% for March.

Evening Standard

Where inflation eased in March – and where it accelerated

Petrol and diesel both saw price cuts picking up pace last month.

The Independent UK

Inflation: Which prices caused the rate to drop – and which have gone up?

Petrol and diesel both saw price cuts picking up pace last month

Evening Standard

Government ‘in talks on migrant removals agreement with France’

A Home Office spokesman said ministers are ‘intensifying’ collaboration with France and other European countries.

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