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Starmer confirms talks with Labour rebels over welfare cuts concessions

Starmer confirms talks over welfare cuts climbdown11 minutes agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentGetty ImagesSir Keir Starmer...

450,000 state pensioners will never see a triple lock hike again - don’t be one of them

That’s because they’ve retired abroad to a country where the state pension is “frozen”, meaning it’s locked at the rate they first received it and never rises again.Under the triple lock,...

Disaster for Rachel Reeves as economy set to shrink despite repeated growth pledge

Rachel Reeves is heading for a major blow in the coming days as forecasters say figures will show Britain’s economy shrank in the second quarter of 2025. Despite repeated pledges to get the economy...

Keir Starmer leaves door open to tax hikes to pay for defence boost

Sir Keir Starmer left the door open to future tax hikes to fund his commitment to spend 5% of national income on defence. The Prime Minister insisted Labour would "stick to our manifesto commitments"...

'Taxi boats' pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics

'Taxi boats' pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics11 hours agoAndrew HardingParis correspondent•@BBCAndrewHReporting fromFrench coast, south of CalaisAs the...

Rachel Reeves torn to shreds as boast of 'fixing' UK economy blown apart

Rachel Reeves’s claim to have “fixed” the economy was blown apart as official figures showed it shrank in April while the Chancellor was unable to rule out further tax increases. Business...

'Council tax will rise at fastest rate in 20 years thanks to Reeves'

Council tax bills are set to rocket at their fastest pace for two decades following Rachel Reeves' spending review, the chief of the Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned.Paul Johnson said that...

Rachel Reeves dealt major blow as UK economy slumps in latest figures

Rachel Reeves has been dealt a fresh blow a day after her Spending Review with figures revealing the UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April. Forecasters had predicted a 0.1% dip but the figure,...

Ryanair warns passengers of 'unacceptable' airport chaos after hundreds left stranded

Ryanair has sounded the alarm for holidaymakers after a spate of 'unacceptable' problems at several Portuguese airports left hundreds stranded after missing their flights.The budget airline has...

Reeves boosts NHS and housing as some budgets squeezed

Reeves boosts NHS and housing as some budgets squeezed38 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterRachel Reeves has announced an extra £29bn per year for the NHS in England, along with funding...

What we know is in the chancellor's Spending Review

Spending Review: When is it and what might Rachel Reeves announce?22 hours agoDearbail JordanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsReutersChancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult choices in this week's Spending...

Home secretary yet to agree deal days before spending review

Home secretary yet to agree deal days before spending review57 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanBBC chief political correspondentLeila NathooPolitical correspondentPA MediaHome Secretary Yvette Cooper has...

UK travel chaos fears as union threatens to 'ground planes and passengers' at key airport

A UK airport, which handles over seven million passengers annually and connects travelers to more than 100 destinations worldwide, from the United States to the Caribbean and the Gulf, is facing...

DWP papers raise doubts over £160 billion surplus unlocking

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...

New school uniform policy divides parents as petition to reverse decision launched

Pupils at Fred Longworth High School in Tyldesley, Wigan (Image: Fred Longworth High School)It's a topic that has sparked heated debates across the country. Activists are rallying against proposals...