A newly launched commission into social care will be “doomed to failure” unless the true cost of inaction in the sector is set out, MPs have warned. The Health and Social Care Committee said...

What might Reform do with its newly-won power?3 hours agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter•@_JennyMcKiernanKate WhannelPolitical reporterGetty ImagesFollowing this week's local elections, Reform...

Streeting accused of 'betrayal' over maternity funding plan21 minutes agoMichael BuchananSocial affairs correspondentBBCCampaigners have questioned Health Secretary Wes Streeting's commitment to...

Russia’s economy is grinding to a halt as the structural limits of its war-driven expansion become clear, a Ukrainian banker has warned. Kyrylo Shevchenko, former governor of the National Bank of...

Germany has overtaken the United Kingdom to become Europe's biggest defence spender, according to a revealing report published on Monday. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)...

In many ways the first 100 days since Donald Trump returned to office have been entirely predictable. Before he became President he told everyone what he was going to do - on immigration, global...

Keir Starmer is heading for a showdown with unions after he ruled out further increases in education and NHS budgets to fund pay rises. Schools and hospitals could be hit by strikes after unions...

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals6 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentSam FrancisPolitical reporterPA MediaMillions of public sector workers should be given...

Rachel Reeves could be forced to break Labour's pledge not to raise taxes for working people, economists have warned. Donald Trump's tariffs on US imports are set to hit Britain’s economic growth,...

Conservatives have warned ahead of this week’s council election that taxpayers’ cash will be used to fund “town hall Trots”. An analysis by the party found there are 5,147 full-time...

Tech tycoon Elon Musk blamed attacks by the woke left for being sidelined in his role as US President Donald Trump’s key lieutenant. The world's richest man lapped up his role as a high-profile...

Sir Keir Starmer has been condemned for snubbing Britain’s elderly after he arrogantly refused to respond to a petition pleading for pensioners not to be dragged into paying tax. Four weeks ago,...

In one of Europe’s oldest cities, a marvel of modern engineering now rumbles beneath ancient streets. Thessaloniki’s much-anticipated £2.2 billion driverless metro line opened its doors in...