French far-right 'at gates of power' | Energy prices fall but for how long? | Last push for election votes

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News Daily   Iain McDowell 1 July 2024 Good morning. France's far right has achieved something it has never done before in modern times in the country's election - we have the latest from Paris. Energy prices are falling for most UK households but will it last? We'll also marvel at Jude Bellingham's moment of magic and give you for a rare look inside Balmoral Castle.

Image: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Le Pen's National Rally in pole position in French election For years, France's National Rally has challenged the establishment without ever breaking into the mainstream. But Marine Le Pen's party has worked hard to shed its extremist image and now stands "at the gates of power", as the country's prime minister put it, after emerging from the first round of the snap election in a comfortable first place, with over a third of the vote. Our Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield says it's now indisputably the dominant political force in France but all is still to play for. That's because it's not clear whether the National Rally can win a clear majority and form a government. There'll be frantic days of campaigning and deal-making ahead of the second round next weekend as politicians from the centre and the left try to unite to keep the hard right out of power. If that happens, months of political deadlock may lie ahead. Explained: How France's election works Why the far-right rise matters

ANYONE FOR TENNIS? Strawberries at the ready because Wimbledon begins this morning. Men's champion Carlos Alcaraz plays the first Centre Court match at 13:30 BST, with Britain's Emma Raducanu making her return straight after that. Find out how to follow it all on the BBC and here are five storylines to keep an eye on over the next fortnight.

Energy prices fall but relief for households may be temporary Energy bills are dropping from today in England, Scotland and Wales as a result of the lower price cap set by the regulator Ofgem. These new, lower rates aren't expected to last though. Industry analysts are forecasting a rise before winter that would more than reverse this latest drop. Prices for gas and electricity are considerably lower than the peak after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But Kevin Peachey, our cost-of-living correspondent, points out that a typical bill is still £400 higher than in 2021. What to do if you can't pay your bills How the price cap affects you Parties make final push to win over undecided voters As election week begins, the parties are cranking up the campaigning in the final push for support ahead of polling day on Thursday. Labour says voters should choose them to avoid what they're calling five more years of chaos under the Conservatives. The Tories, who remain behind in the polls, say voters shouldn't hand Labour a large majority. We'll have coverage of all the twists, turns and analysis on our live page.

Election 2024: Coming up today Here's who'll be facing questions on the BBC this morning: 07:15 - Daisy Cooper, the Lib Dem deputy-leader, on BBC Breakfast 08:30 - Home Secretary James Cleverly on the Today programme 08:30 - Labour's Jonathan Ashworth on BBC Breakfast 08:45 - SNP leader John Swinney on Today

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Take a moment Image: Reuters A goal to go down in history: How Jude got England out of jail A last-gasp flash of genius. England were seconds away from a humiliating Euro 2024 exit at the hands of Slovakia. Then Jude Bellingham did that. As our chief football writer Phil McNulty puts it in his analysis, Bellingham pulled Gareth Southgate's side clear of the precipice with one of the finest goals scored by anyone in an England shirt. Why it was so special

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What the papers say Pictures of Jude Bellingham appear on virtually every front page, while several of the papers focus their top stories on the French election. You can listen to our full review of the papers or have a glance at all the front pages instead.

Before you go This morning, for the first time, the private rooms of Balmoral Castle - the Royal Family's holiday home in the Highlands - will be opened to the public. If you haven't got a ticket, it's too late - they sold out in an instant. But we were invited inside so we can give you a sneak peek. Step inside and see the history for yourself. Feedback Thanks to those who have given us feedback on News Daily. We appreciate it and will continue to develop the newsletter further. You can still let us know what you think by emailing bbcnewsdaily@bbc.co.uk. To recommend News Daily to a friend, please forward this email. New subscribers can sign up here. *Election Essential newsletter: By signing up, you will receive our Election Essential newsletter. We will also send you email updates on the latest shows, services, and experiences from across the BBC. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time. More from the BBC Terms of use   |   Privacy and Cookies   |    Unsubscribe  To stop receiving ‘BBC News’ newsletters click here to unsubscribe. Or you can update your email preferences in your BBC account settings. This email is intended for UK residents. Please note that some features and content in this newsletter are only available to people in the UK. You can update your personal details including your Postcode and Email Address in your account settings. Find out everything you need to know about using your BBC account, all in one place. This email newsletter suggests things we think you'll like based on what we know about you. To find out more about personalisation at the BBC, click here. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA, UK Copyright © 2‌024 BBC