Despite extensive security measures, arson attacks on the railway network and torrential rain have severely disrupted the start of the Paris Olympics, causing significant delays and dampening the opening ceremony.

Labour’s pledge to reduce energy bills by £300 has come under scrutiny after Ed Miliband admitted that the ‘clean power’ revolution may not result in cost savings for families for several years.

The Treasury has announced that no new 1p and 2p coins will be minted in the coming years, raising questions about the future of these copper coins.

Anjem Choudary, who is facing life in prison following allegations of attempting to recruit terrorists globally after his release from jail, has sparked discussions on the appropriateness of his release terms.