Ms Takaichi bet that her LDP party, together with its new partner, the Japan Innovation Party, would secure a majority in the 465-seat lower house, the more powerful of Japan’s two-chamber parliament.

The American superstar clipped a gate and somersaulted off the course, leading to an extended delay as she was tended by a team of medics.

Harry Derham’s One Horse Town will head straight to the Triumph Hurdle after showing his liking for Cheltenham once again on Festival Trials day. The handler had mooted a run in Kempton’s Adonis ...

Energy regulator Ofgem has said smart meter customers facing delays or failed installations could receive £40 compensation from next month. Ofgem said tougher smart meter rules will come into force ...