First class stamp price jumps to £1.25 The third rise in 18 months comes as Royal Mail seeks to cover higher delivery costs while letter numbers fall. Source
Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to pre-election tax cuts The PM says his focus is easing living costs, amid Tory unrest on day one of the party's conference. Source
HS2: Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to Manchester link The prime minister again refuses to say if high speed rail link will run from Birmingham to Manchester. Source