The by-election held in Amesbury’s former seat in Runcorn and Helsby was won by Reform by just six votes last week.

Changes made last year mean that only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment ...

Friedrich Merz’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor has failed in the first round of voting in parliament by six votes. Mr Merz, the conservative leader, was expected to win the vote on Tuesday.