Diplomatic efforts continuing despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent days
Moderate Liberals fear Abbott would continually distract from Taylor’s leadership given the former PM’s profile and hardline immigration opinions
As electric vehicle sales hit all-time highs, the need for more places to plug in is growing – fast
Automaker had given ‘numerous statements reassuring drivers that it would not do so’, says California attorney general
After Labour’s demise was overestimated, the prime minister’s potential challengers are staying quiet – for now
Lawyers for Tyler James Robinson, 23, fail to persuade judge that media coverage could compromise right to fair jury
Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and Tamworth
Leader defiant in face of calls from some of his MPs to quit but admits ‘results are tough, and there’s no sugarcoating it’
While Labour losses and Reform gains are obvious, the nature of how people actually voted is much more nuanced
Plaid Cymru set to take power in Wales and SNP to retain it in Scotland, but Reform made big gains in both nations
Bond yields drop as market fears ease that Labour leader will be replaced by a more leftwing rival
Party leader’s statement came after the Conservatives won back Westminster council in London
Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says he is ready to become first minister and form next Welsh government
Reform makes gains in Labour’s working-class heartlands, while Greens chip away at party’s progressive base