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Government defends 'sweary' attack on disability rebels as Labour civil war continues

Government Minister Jess Phillips has defended the use of a four-letter word to describe ex-Labour MPs who opposed cuts to disability benefits, as the party’s civil war intensifies. Four MPs who...

Liz Kendall warns benefits bill must still come down after Labour rebels blocked cuts

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has warned the benefits system could collapse after a massive Labour rebellion forced her to scrap plans to limit disability payments. She said she was still...

Huge blow to Liz Truss as Reform insider issues brutal verdict

Liz Truss would not be accepted if she wanted to join Reform UK, an insider has said. The former prime minister has "far too much baggage" in the public's mind, according to the source.Speculation as...

Texas flooding victim's horror last four words to family before mobile phone went dead

A 21-year-old girl sent a haunting final message to her parents as floodwaters ripped through her cabin during the devastating Texas floods which have now killed more than 80 people. Joyce Badon's...

Justin Timberlake concert chaos as brawls and transport issues break out

It was the hottest ticket in town - and Chelmsford was not prepared for the sheer number of fans who arrived. The Chelmsford City Live festival kicked off for the first time ever on Friday - and...

Chilling new World War 3 warning issued by NATO chief

NATO’s Secretary-General has issued a stark warning about the growing threat posed by Russia and China — claiming their deepening partnership risks dragging the world closer to a World War 3....

Rachel Reeves has had a week from hell – but the real meltdown starts NOW

Something broke in Reeves last week. The country saw it. She sat slumped in the Commons, tears streaming, while PM Keir Starmer stared straight ahead. Next day, Reeves was wheeled out, caked in...

Rachel Reeves may target millions with punishing income tax hikes to plug £40bn hole

Rachel Reeves may target millions of middle-income earners with punishing income tax hikes as she is forced to clear up Labour’s welfare mess. The under-pressure Chancellor could also have VAT and...

US House passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' with cuts to Medicaid and food stamps

In a late night legislative session, House Republicans secured the passage of Donald Trump's colossal spending bill, often referred to as the "big, beautiful bill," swaying crucial GOP sceptics to...

Starmer seeks to end speculation about Reeves' future

Starmer seeks to end speculation about Reeves' future26 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporterBrian WheelerPolitical reporterSir Keir Starmer has sought to calm the markets and end speculation...

Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger

Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger8 hours agoFrancesca MarcheseBusiness reporterAmerBusiness is booming in the luxury world of superyachts, with the super-rich wanting ever...

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall hides during PMQs after benefit U-turn humiliation

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall hid away during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons as Sir Keir Starmer struggled to defend his remarkable benefits cuts U-turn. Ms Kendall was...

Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons5 hours agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCHenry ZeffmanChief Political correspondentGetty ImagesThe extraordinary thing...

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' passed by Senate; Americans issued warning

In a razor-thin victory, the Republican-dominated Senate has pushed through President Donald Trump's flagship policy, the "one big, beautiful bill," amidst fierce criticism from Democrats.The...

Government makes big concessions to win welfare vote

Government makes big concessions to win welfare vote1 hour agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterHouse of CommonsThe government has won a vote on its benefits bill by 75 votes, but only after offering...