Housing secretary says Labour wants to reverse fortunes of towns plagued by boarded-up shops and rogue businesses Angela Rayner has said voters will begin to see a difference in their high street ...

Turkey has seen powerful thunderstorms and a fatal tornado this week with more heavy rain expected ...

We would like to hear your tributes and memories of celebrated actor Patrick Stewart – whether you met him, or appreciated his work ...

We need neither ‘peace in our time’ nor ‘perpetual peace’ – but enough peace to keep civilization ...

Fifa is to fall short of gender equality with the prize money at next year’s Women’s World Cup, despite record $15bn revenues from this summer’s men’s tournament ...

Harris poll for Guardian finds 76% believe officials care more about self-enrichment than helping everyday Americans ...

Endorsement not always full-throated but party backing marks major turn after bitter split over nomination ...

After Guardian investigation, both Republican and Democratic state lawmakers are considering legislation to address ‘flagrantly unethical’ court system ...

Ex-energy secretary Ed Miliband’s agenda appears undermined as money is diverted from renewables to defence ...