French president, speaking alongside Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sánchez, says EU bid would be good news for UK and Europeans * UK politics live – latest updates The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has reacted warmly to Andy Burnham’s suggestion that the UK could rejoin the EU. “Welcome back,” the French leader said in English with a smile. Speaking at a news conference in Madrid on Wednesday, Macron continued (in French): “If the British want to come back and if the prime minister is moving in that direction, I think that is very good news, both for his country and for the Europeans.” Continue reading...

Reform UK has said schools will face ‘consequences’ if they fail to make pupils regularly sing hymns and the national anthem under a Reform government. The party’s education spokesperson, Suella Brave...

Editorial: Bill payers should not fund another rescue for financiers of the water industry. Public ownership can end the cycle of extraction and failure

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

Lower the State Pension age for workers so young adults that don't currently work have more chance of getting a job.

Warning comes hours after Poland says fire at Starlink satellite station was ‘act of sabotage’

Warning comes hours after Poland says fire at Starlink satellite station was ‘act of sabotage’

“If we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu,” was Mark Carney’s warning to fellow “middle powers” earlier this year. Looking at this week’s US-China summit, the European Union will know exactly what...

The Murdochs' News Corp company paid for flights and accommodation for the Conservative leader and her husband to travel to Greece.

consultation to reject proposed water company bill increases. Ofwat.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new security agreement with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland on Tuesday. But the U.S. already had a security arrangement with the two parties dating back 75 ye...

The US Trump Administration has announced its intention to secure a potash supply trade deal with Belarus that would offer competitive pricing compared to Canadian potash.

The issue cannot be avoided any longer. Andy Burnham and his chancellor must face the fear of a pensioner backlash, and find a fair solution, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes

The issue cannot be avoided any longer. Andy Burnham and his chancellor must face the fear of a pensioner backlash, and find a fair solution, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The only four constituencies that wouldn't vote to rejoin the EU all have MPs who stood for Reform at the last election. Go figure...

On 12 October, Parliament will debate the UK's future relationship with Europe, after a government petition got over 100,000 signatures. Will you write to your MP to ask them to attend the debate?