One million people have been put on benefits that do not require them to look for work since Labour took power, new figures have revealed. A record eight million people, mostly Britons, now claim...
Blue Peter, which began in 1958 and has spanned generations, has seen a host of presenters come and go over the decades. While stars like Matt Baker, Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton still appear on...
Rachel Reeves is caught in a grim trap of Labour's making. She cannot trim public spending because her own backbenchers will rebel, just as they did over cuts to disability benefits. Borrowing more...
A charity rowing team was contacted by the coastguard near Great Yarmouth after Rupert Lowe, who was elected as a Reform UK MP but now sits as an Independent, mistakenly thought they were “illegal...
How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China9 hours agoJonathan JosephsBusiness Reporter, BBC News•jonathanjosephsReporting fromLa Rochelle, western FranceBBCFor almost 80 years rare...
Reeves must raise tax to cover £41bn gap, says think tank41 minutes agoLucy HookerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsAFP via Getty ImagesTaxes must rise in the autumn if Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to meet...
Colombia is quickly shedding its status as one of Latin America's best-kept secrets, emerging as a global tourism hotspot in 2025. According to the Colombian Association of Travel and Tourism...
A train enthusiast has called out an a locomotive launched to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway after it was apparently fitted with an American-style whistle. To mark the special anniversary,...
Anyone who has travelled abroad will know some airports are huge, but a new travel hub being built in Saudi Arabia may blow them all out of the water. Set to open in 2030, this new airport is...
The world's biggest aircraft nicknamed "Skytanic" is set to take to the skies in 2030 as it revolutionises transport for one specific cargo. Officially named WindRunner, this mammoth plane will boast...
Chicken Shop Date presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg is reportedly in discussions to front a standalone Apple TV series.The 31 year old comic rose to prominence with her hugely popular YouTube programme a...
Irish government reveals how Apple tax windfall will be spent21 hours agoJohn CampbellBBC News NI Economics & Business EditorGetty ImagesThe Irish government has provided more details of how it...
European Union diplomats have said that the UK will have to contribute to any boosts earned by British businesses from contracts won through the bloc's new €150 billion (£130 billion) Security...
New water ombudsman will tackle leaks and overcharging6 hours agoLucy HookerBusiness reporterGetty ImagesA new ombudsman will tackle leaky pipes, incorrect bills and other issues people have with...
Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges15 minutes agoAlex BoydBBC NewsGetty ImagesLucy HookerBBC NewsThe government is preparing a "water revolution" that will halve the number of times...