Nigel Farage has expressed confidence that support from a US billionaire could significantly bolster the Reform party’s campaign against the Conservative Party, indicating that financial backing will play a vital role in upcoming political battles.

Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage are embroiled in a dispute over membership figures, with Badenoch accusing Farage’s Reform UK party of inflating numbers in its claim of surpassing the Conservatives.

Ministers are considering tougher penalties to make prosecutions easier when foxes are harmed through recklessness.

Managers at Royal Mail have been accused of instructing postal workers to falsely report delivered parcels in order to meet performance targets and secure bonus payouts, raising concerns over the integrity of delivery data and employee practices.