Expectations for the economy are low, with widespread pessimism about inflation, interest rates and growth, according to an Ipsos poll.

Vladimir Kara-Murza, who holds a British passport, has been jailed for 25 years by a Moscow court for opposing the invasion of Ukraine.

The Commons Standards Committee chair said discipline should be taken out of the hands of party whips and given to an independent body.

The Migration Advisory Committee found few businesses that had depended on EU staff had raised wages to attract UK workers.

Penny Mordaunt called for her party to be ‘strong’ on people who attacked institution, in an apparent criticism of Boris Johnson’s backers.

Gillian Keegan said the Government would need to ensure ‘sound money’ and financial stability before planning to cut taxes.

Labour has been accused of blocking some deals.

The green entrepreneur, who has donated thousands of pounds to the group, joined a demonstration for the first time.

Conservative donations far outstripped those to rival parties, but Labour has been promised £5 million before the next election.

The Information Commissioner told MPs that ministers and senior officials should not use WhatsApp’s ‘disappearing messages’ function.

No-fault evictions are on the increase even as the Government prepares to ban the practice.

An Ipsos poll found more people thought Labour could deliver on the Prime Minister’s priorities .

Labour has proposed banning ministers from lobbying for five years after they leave office, with fines for those who break the rules.

Polling suggests rural voters feel no party understands them, but are starting to look to Labour after 13 years of the Conservatives.

The biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner said the findings of a newly published survey were ‘alarming’.

The Chief of the Defence Staff said technology would be more important than troop numbers in future.

The head of the Resolution Foundation warned poorer households would end up eating less as food prices continue to rise.

Lucy Frazer said the Government would ensure the UK could ‘retain our status as a creative industries superpower for decades to come’.

The head of HMRC said it was ‘a mystery’ why so many businesses had registered at a residential address.

The historian claimed movements such as Black Lives Matter wanted to destroy ‘white culture’.