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As the main political parties refuse to take part in the Clacton by-election, only one candidate has stepped forward to challenge Farage – and he's dressed as an alien and dons a tin bin. Katie Rosseinsky takes a look at the man behind the mask

June 26 was the highest daily absence rate so far during the 2025/26 academic year

Labour has previously accused the Tories of having ‘stuffed’ the red benches while in power

It is the third time the National Energy System Operator has issued a plea for more power generation this year

Fraudsters impersonate a son or daughter claiming to suffer heat stress to con parents out of money

Maddy Cusack was found unresponsive at her home in September 2023

The 14-year-battle in Essex is coming to a very expensive end

Andy Burnham has nominated himself to replace Keir Starmer as Labour Leader

As Nigel Farage accuses his opponents of ’running away’ from an election, and the main parties say his attempt to distract from scrutiny of his finances has descended into farce, chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer your questions on a contest that's dividing Westminster

Kath Main’s ticket did not get recognised as the winning numbers at a Londis shop

The Friday after the World Cup final has been earmarked to potentially celebrate an England victory, it is understood

Rasheed Rahman, then 19, was left free to murder a beloved grandfather despite following two brothers off a bus and launching an attack weeks earlier

Judge Mark Bishop remanded Anthony Williams in custody until his trial

The sanctions barred the export of luxury goods to Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine

An international manhunt is underway to find the suspect named as 45-year-old Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma

A Scottish council meeting was interrupted after a member who dialled in remotely was spotted driving.

The Reform leader insisted by-election is a ‘real election with real people’

Britons are ‘exhausted’ by money concerns with many skipping meals entirely to bring down food bills

A&E attendances reached 81,264 for the first time ever in June, NHS data reveals

Shabir Ahmed – who served 14 years in jail for multiple rapes and sexual abuse against young girls – was released from prison last week

Young people have lost as much as £10,000 after GVI ceased to operate on 1 July

Lucy McCarthy started working for Kirklees Metropolitan Council in West Yorks in 2021

More people are using more electricity for fans and air conditioning to keep cool

The Government said the deal would reduce the costs of Britain’s energy system

Metropolitan Police launch investigation into £37,500 donation allegedly received from a US businessman

There will be more ‘challenging discussions’ on the future of the benefit, official report admits

Sir Elton used the clip as part of the backdrop to his Farewell Yellow Brick Road stage show

The Reform leader insisted by-election is a ‘real election with real people’

Nominations are opening in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

Count Binface has responded after the BBC asked him to reveal his identity live on air.

The Reform leader insisted by-election is a ‘real election with real people’

Cross-party committee of MPs found vital security vetting for New Labour grandee appeared to be viewed ‘as a nuisance’

There will be more ‘challenging discussions’ on the future of the benefit, official report admits

Data shows over 30,000 endorsements for drug-driving were added to licences in 2025

Exclusive: ‘Exceptionally frustrated’ watchdog has said ‘something has to change’ at the Crown Prosecution Service

Mr Burnham said he wanted to back British jobs and workers

Keir Starmer said he did not want to ‘jinx’ England by announcing a bank holiday