Exclusive: Policy initiative for England will help more young people on to property ladder, prime minister tells Guardian

Devon County Council leader Julian Brazil tells the BBC Ed Davey is not the right person to lead the party.

Ed Davey’s party made a series of proposals as concern grows among members that voters don’t know what its policies are or what it stands for

The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, says property website Zoopla.

Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.

Far-right linked group able to mobilise at scale due to police ‘inaction’, says founder of Hope Not Hate

Reform says Dan Jukes and James Orr have left their roles as it launches an investigation into the report.

We are very lucky to have such talented Comedians willing to entertain us for free so we can raise funds for a Green MP for Worcester. Back in June we held our biggest comedy night to date and had a wonderfully entertaining time whilst raising over £1,300 for the local party. Dave Flynn our fabulous MC and our very own member Comedian is assembling another army of talent for September the 4th. Let's see if we can hit an even bigger audience number than last time and lift the roof off. This is an ideal event to introduce the Green Party to your friends and family, especially the broad minded ones. There will of course be a bar staffed by our Councillors and members. Last time we had to top up the bar from Asda half way through. Prices are reasonable and there will be a wide range of alcoholic and soft drinks and snacks. Raffle prizes will include Green Party Merchandise and other contributions from members. Get your tickets early, we could well sell out again

The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.

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Air transport hub in west London reports 7.86m passengers in July, compared with 8.15m for Istanbul’s new airport away from the city

Government assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decade

Homes have been evacuated in Pershore following a blaze at Lancelott Court, off Three Springs Road, Pershore while a Stourbridge fire continues to…

High temperatures continue across UK with 38C forecast on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services

Sadiq Khan criticises Westminster council’s ‘anti-growth policies’ after it recommends stopping ‘vertical drinking’

YouTube video by Councillor Alex Mace

Tory leader praises Joshua Bonehill-Paine’s ‘contrition’ but says she has higher thresholds for MP candidates

Labour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and don’t fully recognise voters’ climate concerns