3+ hour, 42+ min ago   (827+ words) Columnist Bill Sniffin says he has never seen a political campaign as ugly as the 2026 Republican primary in Wyoming: “Millions of dollars were spent to destroy their opponent’s reputations. It was the craziest Wyoming election cycle I have seen in…...

7+ hour, 5+ min ago   (826+ words) Plaid Cymru politicians have called for a major consultation on the future of NHS services to be paused, warning that communities are being offered “different models of centralisation” rather than meaningful choices. Eight of the party’s elected representatives in Powys…...

5+ hour, 18+ min ago   (498+ words) Ofgem’s energy price cap surge will increase by £60 per year Andy Burnham could slash up to £200 off energy bills when Britons can expect a surge in gas and fuel prices this winter due to the Iran war. Ofgem’s energy price…...

7+ hour, 27+ min ago   (413+ words) A clipped-out-of-context quote is coming for you either way. The only real defense is a reputation for meaning what you say. In March 2004 …...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (993+ words) Friday, 11 September 2026 12:34 By Paul Drury-Bradey, local democracy reporter Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell has confirmed he will not introduce a new tourist tax in the region, prioritizing the needs of local hospitality and leisure businesses currently facing financial…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (651+ words) Andy Burnham is to cut up to £200 off benefits claimants' energy bills this winter as the Iran war sends gas and fuel prices surging. The Prime Minister is exploring providing targeted subsidies to millions of households living in fuel poverty…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1087+ words) Labour mayors across England are planning to impose a 5pc holiday tax despite businesses and Andy Burnham's own backbenchers describing the policy as "anti-growth". All Labour authorities, including Lord Khan of Tooting, the Mayor of London, Burnham ally Steve Rotheram in…...

18+ hour, 33+ min ago   (443+ words) Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, told The Telegraph: “It is utterly outrageous that families saving up for a break and struggling hospitality businesses will be hit with another tax, while hotels being used to accommodate illegal immigrants are exempt....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1013+ words) Migrant hotels will be exempt from Andy Burnham's tourist tax on hospitality after the Prime Minister was accused of raiding struggling Brits with an unlimited 'overnight visitor levy'. Earlier this week, the Prime Minister gave his favoured regional mayors the…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (571+ words) Planned tourist taxes on overnight stays will be a disaster for hospitality businesses, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch warned. Andy Burnham’s Government has given permission for regional leaders across large parts of England to introduce levies on overnight stays to help…...