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

New Scottish Conservatives leader Russell Findlay does not want to spend his career “only talking about the union”, he told activists and delegates in Birmingham.

Ministers are reportedly looking to scrap BBC licence fee prosecutions amid fears women are disproportionately affected.

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

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” ...

Charlton Athletic made it four wins from four as they triumphed away at Blackburn Rovers in the Barclays Women’s Championship.