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Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK’s manifesto, which the party dubs a ‘contract’ with voters, at an event in Wales

Alzheimer's disease on mother's side linked to 'increased risk' of condition, study suggests

People with a history of Alzheimer’s on their mother’s side have increased proteins linked to the disease, scientists found

Greenwich council housing workers to strike for further four days amid 'brutal' pay dispute

Workers could lose nearly £17,000 when cuts come into force, the Unite union has warned

General election: Can you vote if you're Irish?

Find out the voting rules for Irish citizens

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Three-quarters of Londoners want increase to statutory sick pay

Exclusive: Both Labour and Conservative voters back increase to £116 weekly payment for sick workers

Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side linked to ‘increased risk’ of the condition

People with a history of Alzheimer’s on either their mother’s side, or both parents’ sides, had increased proteins linked to the disease.

Charles and Camilla lead royal family at Order of the Garter celebrations

The annual service commemorating the country’s oldest and most senior order of chivalry marks the start of a busy period for the King and Queen.

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Injured cow rammed by police car ‘doing remarkably well’, says her farmer

The Surrey Police officer behind the wheel has been removed from frontline duties

Greg Hands told Tory activists he fears losing seat after boundary changes take in 'bottom of Hammersmith'

Greg Hands said Chelsea and Fulham would be “on the frontline” of the Conservative general election battle

Farage: July 4 is ‘first big push’ as he eyes greater things for Reform

Nigel Farage said Reform UK’s ‘real ambition is the 2029 general election’.

Funfair ride was just 30 seconds on a busy day of campaigning – Long

The Alliance Party leader was pictured on a ghost train ride on Saturday after pulling out of an Ireland’s Future event.

Man who punched and bit driver and police after being told bus was out of service jailed

Reece Sudbury carried out violent attack on bus driver and police and then committed burglaries while on bail

General Election London: Find out who will be your MP from new interactive map of over 40 seats

Millions of voters across London will go to the polls on July 4 to elect the new Government. The Standard is looking at how seats could change hands across the capital

Sunak backs Southgate’s call for fans not to sing about German war casualties

The Prime Minister urged England football fans to sing more of Hey Jude at the Euros tournament.

MI5 may have issued Chinese spy alert to distract from Partygate, tribunal told

Lawyer Christine Lee and her son are bringing legal action against the Security Service over the 2022 security alert.

OPINION - The inevitable truth about Labour and tax

The man who told you Jeremy Corbyn would make a great prime minister in 2019 wants you to believe that his party has changed. Now is the time for a long, hard think, writes Guto Harri

General election polls: Tories lead Reform as Labour still holds large lead

Despite the polls, Rishi Sunakinsisted the Tories can still win the general election

General Election London: Interactive map so you can find out who will be your MP in over 40 seats

Millions of voters across London will go to the polls on July 4 to elect the new Government. The Standard is looking at how seats could change hands across the capital

Lord Cashman has Labour whip suspended over Rosie Duffield ‘frit or lazy’ claim

Lord Cashman has apologised for his comment aimed at Labour candidate Ms Duffield.

SNP crippling Scottish businesses by not bringing in rates relief, say Tories

Scottish Tory deputy leader Meghan Gallacher made the claim during a campaign trip to the Scottish Borders on Monday.

Rod Stewart speaks out after being booed by German crowd during singer's tribute to Ukraine

Loud boos, shouts and whistles could be heard after star shows image of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at gig

Piers Morgan’s Meghan remarks among most complaints received in Ofcom history

The media watchdog has marked its 500th edition of its fortnightly broadcast bulletin by reflecting on milestone moments across the last two decades.

General election: When does the new government term begin and the prime minister take office

There is now less than 4 weeks till the general election

Rod Stewart defends support for Ukraine after booing at Germany gig

He appeared to face boos after he showed an image of the Ukraine flag and the country’s President.

Sir Keir Starmer accuses Chancellor of admitting Tory tax cuts are ‘unfunded’

The Conservatives believe welfare reforms will raise £12 billion to help fund their pledges.

General Election 2024 London seats: Who will be my MP in...Barking after Margaret Hodge?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

General Election 2024 London seats: Who will be my MP in...Ilford South?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

General Election 2024 London seats: Who will be my MP in...Peckham after Harriet Harman has stood down?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

Labour Lord suspended after 'lazy or frit' comment about Rosie Duffield who cancelled debates over trolling

Rosie Duffield, who is fighting to retain the Canterbury seat for Labour, has been a defender of women’s rights and female-only spaces