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The candidates will still appear on the ballot paper as it is too late to remove them.

The Reform UK leader defended his party after footage appeared to show an activist making racial slurs.

The party's leader was asked on BBC Question Time about the selection of candidates for his party, and role of immigration in the UK.

Adrian Ramsay and Nigel Farage are pressed by the audience on their candidates, tax and the US election.

Train fares, small boats and Brexit - BBC Verify checks Adrian Ramsay's and Nigel Farage's answers.

Reform UK has condemned campaigners for the party who were recorded making racist comments in Clacton.

The Metropolitan Police say seven officers are now under investigation over bets on the election date.

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer clashed repeatedly on their plans for the country in their final head-to-head TV debate.

The Conservative and Labour leaders have taken audience questions in a live BBC debate. Here their claims are fact-checked.

Audience member questions Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.

Henry Zeffman: What to look out for in the biggest moment left in this campaign

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says he had "no knowledge of the date of the election" when he placed the bets

The BBC's analysis editor examines questions about the degree of influence polls have on voters, on politicians and on the media.

A Conservative in the Welsh Parliament is the latest to face inquiries by the Gambling Commission.

A Conservative in the Welsh Parliament is the latest to face inquiries by the Gambling Commission.

Four men are arrested on suspicion of trespassing at Rishi Sunak's Richmond home.

Four men are arrested on suspicion of trespassing at Rishi Sunak's Richmond home.

The prime minister says his party has launched an investigation alongside the Gambling Commission's inquiry.

The prime minister says his party has launched an investigation alongside the Gambling Commission's inquiry.

Margaret Thatcher had Essex Man and New Labour boasted Mondeo Man. Now it's the turn of Renter Ruth.

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether Brexit is still a key issue for general election voters.

The regulator is looking at other people with links to the Conservative Party, Chris Mason writes.

A fourth Tory is being investigated for allegedly placing dozens of bets on the general election date.

In England, the care system is struggling but the main parties have steered away from detailed plans.

The comments included remarks about murdered MP Jo Cox and a black reality TV contestant.

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals.

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals.

The Reform UK leader told the BBC that "of course" the war was President Vladimir Putin's fault.

The Conservatives are accused of ignoring water pollution, but the party says it has taken clear action

Plaid Cymru and Welsh Lib Dems urge next UK government to scrap the limit, during live TV debate.

Plaid Cymru and Welsh Lib Dems urge next UK government to scrap the limit, during live TV debate.

The Conservative Party says it would review licencing laws in a bid to boost the night-time economy.

Plaid Cymru and Welsh Lib Dems urge next UK government to scrap the limit, during live TV debate.

The Reform UK leader told the BBC that "of course" the war was President Vladimir Putin's fault.

The prime minister promises to "boot out" anyone found to have broken gambling laws from the Conservatives.

Labour and the Tories accuse each other of failing to match promises on housing, a key election issue.

Are the Conservatives really on course for an election 'wipeout'? Or should we be sceptical about the polls?

The Conservatives say they are in touch with the Gambling Commission "about a small number of individuals".

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the SNP manifesto.

As well as being a donor, Zia Yusuf will also have a public role for Reform UK during the campaign.

A police officer was suspended and later arrested over alleged bets about the timing of the election.

It’s a two-horse race here, leaflets put out by political parties often claim. Can you trust them?

It comes as fresh details emerge about social media posts by some Reform UK candidates.

The cull is not in the Tory manifesto, but the PM says it "has to be part of the solution" for bovine TB.

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Reform UK manifesto.

Nigel Farage says "this should be the immigration election" as he launched his party plans in Merthyr Tydfil.

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

Grant StClair-Armstrong says he will still contest the election and serve as an independent if elected.

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

Ms Duffield has previously faced death threats and abuse over her stance on sex and gender.

Ms Duffield has previously faced death threats and abuse over her stance on sex and gender.

The Labour leader is grilled by the BBC's Nick Robinson on tax, growth, the NHS in a Panorama interview.

On Question Time Kate Forbes said the party would take applications on a "case by case" basis.

Labour have being going out of its way to make a virtue out of the lack of surprises in its manifesto.

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Plaid Cymru manifesto.

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Labour manifesto.

The PM says three times it would not be right for him to comment on the investigation into his former aide.

Sir Keir Starmer says there will be "no surprises" on tax in Labour's blueprint for government.

Sir Keir Starmer says there will be "no surprises" on tax in Labour's blueprint for government.

Voters in Grimsby challenge party leaders on tax, immigration, private schools, D-Day and NHS waiting lists.

Sir Keir says he campaigned under Jeremy Corbyn but did not think Labour would win the last election.

The Conservative leader says he wants to build on his record and "continue the progress we have made".

The BBC is interviewing all the major party leaders in the run-up to the general election.

The BBC is interviewing all the major party leaders in the run-up to the general election.

The SNP leader tells the BBC's Nick Robinson that taxing higher earners could avoid spending cuts

BBC Verify's Ben Chu takes a look at the proposed National Insurance cuts and welfare savings in the Conservatives' manifesto.

The Social Democratic Party is standing 122 candidates at the election, the most since 1987.

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Conservative manifesto.

Challenged over how he would fund his policies, the PM tells the BBC they will all be "fully funded and costed".

Experts say 4,515 candidates at the 2024 elections suggest "more marginal" seats are possible.

Challenged over how he would fund his policies, the PM tells the BBC they will all be "fully funded and costed".

Challenged over how he would fund his policies, the PM tells the BBC they will all be "fully funded and costed".

Reflecting on the Sengol controversy that emerged last year before the inauguration of the new Parliament building, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized PM-designate Narendra Modi on Sunday. He claimed that "Modi's pretensions" were rejected by the Tamil electorate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Congress leader took a jab at Modi before his swearing-in as Prime Minister, labeling him the leader of the Narendra Destructive Alliance (NDA). Reflecting on the Sengol controversy that emerged last year before the inauguration of the new Parliament building, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized PM-designate Narendra Modi on Sunday. He claimed that "Modi's pretensions" were rejected by the Tamil electorate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Congress leader took a jab at Modi before his swearing-in as Prime Minister, labeling him the leader of the Narendra Destructive Alliance (NDA).

PM-designate Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee before his oath-taking ceremony. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath at Rashtrapati Bhawan, with allies like TDP, JD(U), and Shiv Sena present. PM-designate Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee before his oath-taking ceremony. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath at Rashtrapati Bhawan, with allies like TDP, JD(U), and Shiv Sena present.

India experienced its hottest May in 36 years during the 18th Lok Sabha elections, with record-breaking temperatures reported by IMD. The high temperatures influenced voter turnout, especially in the north, as per meteorological and political analyses. India experienced its hottest May in 36 years during the 18th Lok Sabha elections, with record-breaking temperatures reported by IMD. The high temperatures influenced voter turnout, especially in the north, as per meteorological and political analyses.

Inequality reduced in urban and rural India from 2011-12 to 2022-23, as shown by the Household Consumption Expenditure survey. The Gini coefficient declined, indicating decreased income inequality. Views from Soumya Kanti Ghosh, State Bank of India, and insights on Chhattisgarh provide further context. Inequality reduced in urban and rural India from 2011-12 to 2022-23, as shown by the Household Consumption Expenditure survey. The Gini coefficient declined, indicating decreased income inequality. Views from Soumya Kanti Ghosh, State Bank of India, and insights on Chhattisgarh provide further context.

Milk and milk products comprised a larger portion of total consumption in rural regions of Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Conversely, households in Kerala favored eggs, meat, and fish. The latest Household Consumption Expenditure survey from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), released on Friday, also revealed that in other states, beverages, processed foods, and miscellaneous items held the greatest share in rural areas. Milk and milk products comprised a larger portion of total consumption in rural regions of Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Conversely, households in Kerala favored eggs, meat, and fish. The latest Household Consumption Expenditure survey from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), released on Friday, also revealed that in other states, beverages, processed foods, and miscellaneous items held the greatest share in rural areas.

Recognizing China's congratulatory message to Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi for his third term, India reiterated the importance of the three mutuals - mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interest - which have been consistently emphasized to restore bilateral relations to normalcy. Though a message from President Xi Jinping is anticipated, the Chinese foreign ministry and newly appointed Ambassador Xu Feihong have already extended their congratulations. Recognizing China's congratulatory message to Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi for his third term, India reiterated the importance of the three mutuals - mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interest - which have been consistently emphasized to restore bilateral relations to normalcy. Though a message from President Xi Jinping is anticipated, the Chinese foreign ministry and newly appointed Ambassador Xu Feihong have already extended their congratulations.

Unidentified gunmen torched govt offices, police outposts, and houses in Manipur's Jiribam district, escalating ethnic strife and sectarian conflict in the already tense region. Unidentified gunmen torched govt offices, police outposts, and houses in Manipur's Jiribam district, escalating ethnic strife and sectarian conflict in the already tense region.

14-year-old ZamngIchan Chandini, a victim of Manipur violence, now attends St Thomas Higher Secondary School in Kerala along with 46 other students affected by the conflict. 14-year-old ZamngIchan Chandini, a victim of Manipur violence, now attends St Thomas Higher Secondary School in Kerala along with 46 other students affected by the conflict.

Caretaker Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik defended his close aide VK Pandian on Saturday, responding to criticism aimed at BJD's chief election strategist following the party's recent electoral defeat. Naveen expressed his disappointment, calling the criticism of Pandian regrettable. For the first time since its formation, the BJD experienced defeat, securing only 51 out of 147 assembly seats and failing to win any of the 21 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Caretaker Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik defended his close aide VK Pandian on Saturday, responding to criticism aimed at BJD's chief election strategist following the party's recent electoral defeat. Naveen expressed his disappointment, calling the criticism of Pandian regrettable. For the first time since its formation, the BJD experienced defeat, securing only 51 out of 147 assembly seats and failing to win any of the 21 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

Indian Navy inducts women as helicopter pilots, with Sub-Lt Anamika B Rajeev and Lt Jamyang Tsewang receiving 'golden wings' at INS Rajali, Tamil Nadu. Indian Navy inducts women as helicopter pilots, with Sub-Lt Anamika B Rajeev and Lt Jamyang Tsewang receiving 'golden wings' at INS Rajali, Tamil Nadu.

Senior JD(U) functionary KC Tyagi claimed on Saturday that the opposition INDIA bloc had offered Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar the prime ministership if he joined their alliance. However, politicians from the INDIA bloc dismissed the claim. Meanwhile, the RJD alleged that this was a JD(U) tactic aimed at securing more leverage with the BJP on the eve of Narendra Modi's swearing-in as Prime Minister. Senior JD(U) functionary KC Tyagi claimed on Saturday that the opposition INDIA bloc had offered Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar the prime ministership if he joined their alliance. However, politicians from the INDIA bloc dismissed the claim. Meanwhile, the RJD alleged that this was a JD(U) tactic aimed at securing more leverage with the BJP on the eve of Narendra Modi's swearing-in as Prime Minister.

Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis asserted on Saturday that he is a fighter who takes responsibility when things go wrong, acknowledging that the BJP miscalculated its political strategy in the Lok Sabha election in the state. "I am not one to run away; I am the one who fights," he declared during a BJP meeting at its Dadar office, where MLAs gathered to discuss the factors behind the party's poor performance. Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis asserted on Saturday that he is a fighter who takes responsibility when things go wrong, acknowledging that the BJP miscalculated its political strategy in the Lok Sabha election in the state. "I am not one to run away; I am the one who fights," he declared during a BJP meeting at its Dadar office, where MLAs gathered to discuss the factors behind the party's poor performance.

In a resolution, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) commended the efforts of party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the recently concluded Parliamentary elections. When asked whether Rahul Gandhi will retain Rae Bareli or Amethi, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal stated that the decision will be announced within four days. In a resolution, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) commended the efforts of party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the recently concluded Parliamentary elections. When asked whether Rahul Gandhi will retain Rae Bareli or Amethi, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal stated that the decision will be announced within four days.

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

Satara district administration demolished eight illegal cottages in a Mahabaleshwar club owned by family of teen in Porsche crash. Club run by trust members on residential land used for commercial purposes. Satara district administration demolished eight illegal cottages in a Mahabaleshwar club owned by family of teen in Porsche crash. Club run by trust members on residential land used for commercial purposes.