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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...

Two deaths in Russian custody spark rift with former ally Azerbaijan

Two deaths in Russian custody spark rift with former ally Azerbaijan1 day agoMagerram Zeynalov & Grigor AtanesianBBC News RussianAzertagThe deaths of two brothers in Russian custody have laid...

Labour are pouring limited resources down drain instead of stimulating enterprise

We live in a mixed up world of contradictory ideas, moral vacuums and an absence of political conviction. Not only have the UK Labour government lied about many things, they have also failed to...

US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine, White House says

US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine, White House says4 hours agoJames ChaterBBC NewsReutersThe US has halted some weapons shipments to Kyiv, the White House has said, as Russia's war against...

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...

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...

State pension is NOT an entitlement – and this leaves Labour free to means test YOURS

In March, I delivered some unwelcome news: the state pension isn’t an entitlement. It’s a state benefit, just like any other.Many readers weren’t happy. They wrote in, insisting the pension is...

Two deaths in Russian custody spark rift with former ally Azerbaijan

Two deaths in Russian custody spark rift with former ally Azerbaijan56 minutes agoMagerram Zeynalov & Grigor AtanesianBBC News RussianAzertagThe deaths of two brothers in Russian custody have...

MPs to vote on welfare bill as unrest rumbles on

MPs to vote on welfare bill as unrest rumbles on27 minutes agoHelen CattPolitical correspondentOttilie MitchellBBC NewsReutersMPs will vote on the government's planned reforms to welfare later - with...

Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead

Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead13 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCReuters"I've not had as much quality time with my colleagues since the Brexit wars,"...

Spain's 'most beautiful' overlooked town with hardly any tourists

Spain is known for its pretty towns and villages, but many of them are packed with tourists. Luckily for those hoping to avoid the crowds and still visit, there is a peaceful medieval town in a quiet...

Keir Starmer dealt another blow just hours before crunch vote

The Tories will vote against Sir Keir Starmer's welfare reforms in a fresh blow to the Prime Minister. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said her party would not back the Government's Bill in a...

Reform's Zia Yusuf warns Rachel Reeves over 'unbelievably stupid' move

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf warned Rachel Reeves against slashing the cash Isa allowance. The Chancellor is reportedly poised to announce plans to limit the £20,000 annual tax-free cap.But Mr Yusuf, who...

Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes

Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes29 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitics reporterHouse of CommonsWork and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has faced repeated questions from Labour MPs...

Keir Starmer's welfare cuts to plunge 150,000 more people into poverty

At least 150,000 more people will be pushed into relative poverty by the end of 2029-30 because of welfare changes, the government’s modelling has suggested. The figure is down from the 250,000...