Reeves's spending priorities leave little wiggle room6 hours agoChris MasonPolitical editorGetty ImagesThe words Spending Review may not instantly quicken the heart rate of many, but what we hear...
Hopes of a multi-billion pound pensions windfall to drive growth and raise incomes for retirees have been dealt a serious blow.Official figures contained in DWP papers show just a tiny fraction of...
Tourism at one of the UK's most popular beauty spots could be affected by rising bus fares, according to experts. Businesses at the Lake District in Cumbria are concerned higher bus tickets...
She made a disastrous start in No. 11, inheriting an economy that was finally showing signs of life, then throttling it.I could write a book on her early blunders, but here’s a quick rundown of the...
China is a country known for its huge population, colossal construction projects and massive megacities. But while China is renowned for its ambitious projects, not all of them go to plan.The £73...
Bills push inflation to highest in more than a year22 minutes agoCharlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesA rise in the cost of household bills has pushed UK inflation to its highest...
Texas Death Row inmate Matthew Lee Johnson is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday, May 20 for the murder of Nancy Harris in May 2012. (Image: Texas Department of Corrections)A Texan man, found guilty...
The Prince and Princess of Wales have today been named among the most influential people, as Time Magazine unveils its annual awards. The royal couple have been listed in the Top 100 Philanthropy...
UK now best placed country on trade - Reeves2 hours agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor, BBC News•@faisalislamGetty ImagesThe UK is now in a better place on trade "than any other country in the world",...
In the years leading up to the 2024 general election, political discourse in the UK was obsessed with the so-called culture war. From statues to slogans, from pronouns to patriotism, politicians,...
A judge has aggressively questioned a mother on benefits as to why she has not found employment. Niki Francis, who assaulted a man by pushing him over in the street, hitting him with a pole and...
UK economy grew more than expected in first three months of year18 minutes agoNick EdserBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK's economy grew by more than expected in the first three months of...
These are the key policies in the Immigration White Paper:- Migrants will need to wait 10 years rather than five to apply for settlement or citizenship, although workers who significantly contribute...
Rachel Reeves has been dealt a massive blow as figures show unemployment increased to 4.5% in the three months to March. The Office for National Statistics said on Tuesday (May 13) that the...
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...