John Curtice: Results leave Tories with mountain to climb

As the defence secretary discusses a Labour landslide, the PM says the Conservatives are “absolutely” not admitting defeat.

Boris Johnson and other senior ministers are barred for “whipping up anti-Russian hysteria”.

Police in Bournemouth release more details about the “devastating” deaths of a boy and girl.

Struggling families need earlier support before they reach crisis point, warns a major review.

Members of the public helped search a lake before the girl was found by emergency services.

Some forecourts closed on Thursday amid a driver shortage that has caused havoc with supply chains.