A senior Conservative Party official is being investigated by the Gambling Commission for allegedly placing dozens of bets on the timing of the election date, which has prompted comparisons to the “partygate” scandal and speculation of additional wrongdoing within the party.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has disclosed that his faith in Hindu dharma reinforces his sense of duty, guiding him in his campaign as he takes ‘ultimate responsibility’ for the upcoming general elections, while a new poll indicates Labour could secure a 262-seat majority.

British gangs are exploiting Dubai’s banking regulations by transporting suitcases filled with millions of pounds of cash, derived from cocaine sales, to be laundered and used to finance further criminal activities.

Diane Abbott and several former Labour MPs may be offered peerages as Keir Starmer aims to reward allies by granting them seats in the House of Lords.