The former leader of Reform UK in Wales will stand trial next year, accused of accepting bribes to make statements in the European Parliament that would benefit Russia. Nathan Gill, 51, from Llangefni on Anglesey,

The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has indicated he will deny taking bribes to make favourable statements about Russia in the European Parliament. Nathan Gill, 51, is charged with eight counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery.

Britain's economy unexpectedly contracted in January, extending a run of stop-start data that has dogged finance minister Rachel Reeves' attempts to ignite growth, before an update to parliament on the economic outlook.

The slowdown in January piles further pressure on Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir Starmer ahead off this month’s spring statement