Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

Family tribute to 'kind and loving' GP found dead at home
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

Hannah Cain's family say they have been "devastated" by her death on Sunday.

World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.