Zack Polanski – an environmental activist, gay, vegan and former actor – is gaining ground among young voters in the UK, ...

She plays drums for fun, barely sleeps – and is enjoying a wave of popularity right now. What challenges does Sanae Takaichi face as she settles into Japan’s top job?

Reeves is reportedly considering a new levy on the top three council tax bands in tomorrow’s budget ...

Rachel Reeves, who has had a bruising tenure as the country’s top economic official, is set to announce tax and spending measures that risk stoking more discontent.

The Chancellor is due to deliver her second budget in the Commons on Wednesday, in which she is widely expected to pull the lever on tax hikes.