Record prices caused by global shortages amid shutdown of war-damaged refineries in Middle East and Russia

UNIONS called on ministers to save the Royal Mail today after it announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs by the end of 2027.Communication Workers Union deputy general secretary Martin Walsh said that the proposals will affect some 200 CWU-represented jobs in administration and revenue protection.“We urge the government to confront the reality of a collapsing Royal Mail and intervene to save this national institution,” he said.

The postal service firm wants to cut the head office and other jobs by the end of 2027.

Democracy campaigners say changing how Britain votes will not be enough unless the Prime Minister also changes who votes as well

Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation

Our fragmented political model will endure for the foreseeable future – and Reform will benefit from it until Burnham learns that cooperation is key, says Guardian columnist John Harris

Decision to allow 190 controversial new homes in north Somerset sparks campaign for change in the law