I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer30 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporterSir Keir Starmer has said he "understands what anchors" US President Donald Trump, having built a...
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...
Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on central Russia2 days agoLaura GozziBBC Newst.me/russianocontextThree people have been killed and 45 injured following an attack by Ukraine on a factory in...
Tourists are flocking to Cyprus, but this is forcing hotels to hire pensioners to cope with the demand. Labour shortages are becoming an issue for the area with tourist numbers up in...
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...
Over 1,500 individuals have put their names to a petition urging Brent Council to "immediately halt" its proposal to twin with a city in Palestine. The instigator of the petition alleges that the...
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...
Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to “smash the criminal boat gangs” is in tatters after the number of migrants illegally crossing the English Channel reached a new record for the first half of the...
Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on central Russia30 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC Newst.me/russianocontextThree people have been killed and 35 taken to hospital following an attack by Ukraine on a...
Angela Rayner has been slammed for not helping to save an iconic beer garden despite Labour promising to "slash red tape to protect pubs". A Labour council has ordered the Trafalgar Tavern by the...
Keir Starmer may have won a landslide victory, but first year in office has already exposed the deep flaws in his leadership. Far from providing the “serious government” he promised, Starmer is...
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...
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...
US must rule out more strikes before new talks, Iranian minister tells BBC5 hours agoLyse DoucetChief International CorrespondentReporting fromTehran, IranAlex BoydBBC NewsReporting fromLondonThe US...
Starmer says fixing welfare is a 'moral imperative'24 minutes agoAdam HaleBBC NewsGetty ImagesSir Keir Starmer has said the UK's benefits system is broken and fixing it is a "moral imperative", a day...