National Trust reports bumper apple and pumpkin crops at its sites
Near-ideal conditions have led to high yields at some of the country’s best loved orchards and walled gardens
Keir Starmer to launch progressive fightback against ‘decline and division’ fuelled by far right
Prime minister expected to warn UK is ‘at a crossroads’ as he sets out plan to counter Nigel Farage and Reform
Reeves urged to take 2p off employee NI and add it to income tax in budget
Resolution Foundation says move could raise additional £6bn a year and ‘level the playing field’ on income tax
Ed Davey calls for UK to import US cancer researchers hit by Trump cuts
Lib Dem leader to use conference speech to urge extra funding for mRNA research and accuse Nigel Farage of cheering US funding reductions
Bailey the support dog freed from Northern Irish prison after public outcry
Cocker spaniel was being kept full-time in Magilligan prison but is now in family home after ‘free Bailey’ campaign
Corbyn and Sultana prepare new party memberships launch – without unified line
Exclusive: party insiders hope low-stakes launch will help movement move on from chaotic start, despite ongoing tensions
What are Nigel Farage’s immigration plans – and do his sums add up?
Reform UK leader’s hardline plans were lauded by rightwing press. But are they coherent and will they save money?
Nigel Farage roundly condemned over plan to abolish indefinite leave to remain
Cross-party criticism after Reform UK leader threatens hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants with deportation
Bridget Phillipson pledges to deliver workers’ rights bill in full if deputy leader
Exclusive: Unions endorse education secretary as she vows to ensure measures are not watered down – ‘no ifs or buts’
What swayed the decision for second Gatwick runway and what does it mean for Heathrow?
The lowdown on what happens next and whether the move is likely to boost the UK economy