A massive push to urge the government to implement free bus passes for over-60s in England has reached a crucial milestone. A petition hosted on the Parliament's website is now three-quarters of the...
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are facing a growing backbench revolt as civil war threatens to engulf Labour. Labour MPs seized Chancellor Rachel Reeves's humiliating u-turn on winter fuel payments...
Three-quarters of pensioners to get winter fuel payment after U-turn1 hour agoMichael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsJohner Images/Getty ImagesMore than three-quarters of pensioners will receive the...
A veteran with a household income just £5 above Rachel Reeves’s winter fuel payment threshold has shared his relief following Rachel Reeves’s U-turn. John Dockree, 73, and his wife Wenefreda,...
Government struggles to cut foreign aid spent on asylum hotels5 hours agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandalePA MediaThe government is struggling to cut the amount of foreign aid it...
The Department for Transport has responded to increasing demands for bus passengers in England to receive equivalent assistance as those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A rapidly expanding...
Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children9 hours agoHazel ShearingEducation correspondent•@hazelshearingNathan StandleyBBC NewsGetty ImagesAny child in England whose parents receive...
Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor14 minutes agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesChanges to winter fuel payments to allow more people to...
Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts8 minutes agoPaul SeddonPolitical reporterHouse of CommonsSir Keir Starmer has announced plans to ease cuts to winter fuel payments, in a U-turn...
Scottish assisted dying bill passes first vote38 minutes agoAngus CochraneBBC Scotland NewsA bill to legalise assisted dying in Scotland has passed an initial vote at Holyrood.The proposals would...
MSPs to vote on assisted dying in Scotland6 hours agoAngus CochraneBBC Scotland NewsGetty ImagesFor the third time in Scottish parliamentary history, MSPs are to vote on plans to legalise assisted...
Labour has sparked fury over a "bombshell clause" in their immigration plan that could "throw open Britain's borders to millions". The Government is planning to allow refugees - approved by the UNHCR...
Labour's immigration plans at a glance42 minutes agoPaul SeddonPolitical reporterNurPhoto via Getty ImagesSir Keir Starmer has unveiled Labour's long-awaited plans to cut levels of immigration into...
The UK's State Pension age is currently scheduled to rise from 66 to 67 starting in 2026, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for both men and women by 2028. Certain individuals, born...
Dan RoanSports editor@danroan3 hours agoA teenage amateur footballer who was banned by the Football Association over remarks she made to a transgender woman opponent has demanded an apology from the...