Al Carns, the veterans minister, promised to increase the number of staff processing applications by five, effectively doubling the size of the team.

Sir Jake, who served as Tory chairman in Liz Truss’ short-lived government, said the Conservatives have ‘lost their way’.

Kemi Badenoch is to call for health benefits to be restricted to people with the most serious conditions as she sets out her plans for welfare.

The largest Reform-led council is due to unveil its “first big savings” from cost-cutting initiatives as opposition parties complain of “poor governance” during their first two months in power.

Mother of the House Diane Abbott, former minister Dawn Butler, and Andy McDonald were among those who voted against the Government.

The document builds on other investigations by international and Israeli human rights groups and the United Nations.

Authorities said the fire was in ‘net regression’ on Wednesday morning after racing towards the historic Mediterranean port ...

Crews also in airboats, along with hundreds of volunteers, are part of one of the largest search operations in Texas history.

Paul Edwards was 17 and studying for his A-levels when he was knocked off his motorbike, suffering multiple fractures.

Lord Harrington, now a non-affiliated peer, apologised for miscalculating the period he had to give notice for jobs he took up after leaving office.

Plumber Sean O’Meara, 36, was wearing a gas-mask and body armour when he was shot and seriously injured by a police officer on Monday night ...