Podcast Episode · Today in Focus · 6 October · 31min

His comments were 'the lowest of the low'.

Election called after rightwing parties voted down emergency legislation aimed at tackling housing crisis * Europe live – latest updates Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced a snap general election three days after rightwing parties torpedoed the emergency legislation his minority government had put forward in response to growing public anger over the country’s housing crisis. Sánchez, who has been in office since 2018, used a televised address to communicate his decision, which had been widely expected. Continue reading...

Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth

Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

This ginger loaf cake is an easy to make treat. Perfect on its own or served hot with custard, the crystalized ginger adds an extra zing!

The chancellor, John Healey, has called in the CEOs of lenders including Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest for talks ahead of his crucial budget statement.

Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC that she wants to see "people who work harder" not getting punished for doing so.

The Conservative leader is expected to set out a return to core conservative principles at the party’s annual conference.