Freelancers’ confidence in the economy is the lowest on record because of their concerns about the economy, Brexit and IR35. They are, however, working more and charging higher day rates – seemingly to prepare for hard times ahead.

Child poverty could reach a "record high" if the Conservatives win the general election, according to a leading think tank.

Jeremy Corbyn is "unfit for high office" because of the way the Labour party has handled allegations of anti-semitism, according to the Chief Rabbi.

Labour has promised to put bad landlords "out of business" as the party unveiled its plans to curb rent rises and beef up tenants' rights.

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to build 300,000 new homes each year in an attempt to end the "national housing crisis".

Homebuyers who are not UK residents will be forced to pay a higher rate of stamp duty under a Tory government, the party has announced.

Alex Salmond has appeared in court accused of carrying out a series of sexual offences against 10 women.

Priti Patel has been branded "completely out of touch" after she said the Government should not be blamed for rising poverty in parts of the UK.

Labour will embark upon the biggest council house building programme since the Second World War if it wins the election.

The Lib Dems have suspended a general election candidate accused of repeatedly posting anti-semitic comments online.

A senior Labour councillor has accused Jeremy Corbyn of lying live on television about Labour's attempts to tackle anti-semitism in the party.

Boris Johnson has faced a hostile reception from communities hit by floods in Yorkshire.

The Conservative Party is failing to do enough to tackle Islamophobia among its members, according to its Muslim former chair.

Vets say that they will be switching over their TV channels over from ITV’s ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’ due to serious, ongoing concerns around the welfare of animals used in tasks on the show.

The number of people forced to rely on food banks has risen more sharply than any time in the last five years, new figures have revealed.

Labour has urged the Conservatives to ditch an election candidate over a string of "disgusting" articles about Muslims and the spread of the HIV virus.

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “clear” that Jeremy Corbyn would allow another Scottish independence referendum to go ahead if he became Prime Minister.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) are calling on all political parties to address the current housing crisis by making house building a national infrastructure priority, read their key policy asks below.

Dawn Butler has announced that she will run to succeed Tom Watson as deputy leader of the Labour party.

Chris Williamson has accused Labour bosses of a "capitulation" as he vowed to stand as an independent candidate after being blocked from running for the party.

Chris Williamson has been banned from standing for Labour at the general election.

The Department for Work and Pensions has been rapped over “misleading” adverts about Universal Credit.

A controversial Labour candidate accused those on the right of the party of "weaponising" anti-semitism to score points against their internal political enemies.

Slips, trips and falls are among the biggest cause of accidents in the home. Home safety improvements to stairs, lighting and flooring are some of the simple and cost-effective ways we can tackle this issue, writes Lord Jordan.