North Carolina’s governor reported that 11 people were known to have died in his state as a consequence of the storm.

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has urged the Conservative Party to cease its infighting, in his final address to Tory members before he stands down as leader.

New Scottish Conservatives leader Russell Findlay does not want to spend his career “only talking about the union”, he told activists and delegates in Birmingham.

Ministers are reportedly looking to scrap BBC licence fee prosecutions amid fears women are disproportionately affected.

The Prime Minister said new electricity pylons were needed to lower energy bills, with the alternatives being too expensive.

Hezbollah confirmed that Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of the militant group’s central council, was killed in an attack on Saturday.

Conservative leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has said she does “believe in maternity pay” after previously describing it as “excessive”. Ms Badenoch said on X that “contrary to what some have said” ...

Charlton Athletic made it four wins from four as they triumphed away at Blackburn Rovers in the Barclays Women’s Championship.

The practice of increasing or decreasing prices based on demand has been compared to the way airline tickets and hotel rooms are sold.

The former Commons leader says the electorate thought the party no longer shared its belief in values including ‘honour, integrity and trust’.

The party was ahead of the ruling Conservatives according to a forecast for a TV company following Sunday’s election.

Robert Jenrick said that the party should be ‘firmly on the side of parents’ in the wake of Ms Badenoch’s interview.