ID rules stopped 14000 people voting watchdog finds

Minority and unemployed voters were more likely to be turned away, the Electoral Commission suggests.

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Banks summoned on mortgages after interest rate shock

The big lenders, from NatWest to Nationwide, meet the chancellor over upheaval in the mortgage market.

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More than 20 councils replacing pay and display parking machines with apps

Councils say app payments save money but charities warn people without a smartphone could be excluded.

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What can Rishi Sunak do to tackle inflation?

There are some short-term levers the government could pull but they all involve tough political choices.

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Interest rates: Bank of England governor warns rate rise hard for many

"If we don't raise rates now, it could be worse later," Bank of England boss warns as it raises rates to 5%.

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SNP political icon Winnie Ewing dies aged 93

One of the most iconic figures in the Scottish independence movement has died, her family confirms.

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Interest rates set to rise for 13th time in a row

Interest rates are expected to go up to 4.75% from 4.5% as the Bank tries to slow soaring prices.

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Ben Wallace says he won't be next Nato chief

The defence secretary says the US wants the current head, Jens Stoltenberg, to stay on.

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