Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to rule out a “wealth tax” immediately to avoid killing business confidence and accelerating an “exodus” of investors from the UK. Labour Left-wingers...
Fans had already been calling for one of the stages at the annual Download Festival at Donington Park to be named after the self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness and Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne...
UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over 'inhumane killing' of Gaza civilians seeking aid42 minutes agoDavid GrittenBBC NewsReporting fromJerusalemReutersThe UK and 27 other countries have called...
Nigel Farage has unveiled plans to send thousands of Britain’s most dangerous criminals – including murderers and paedophiles – to serve their sentences overseas, in a bold move to tackle the...
A pensions group is set to be relaunched by Labour amid fears workers are not saving enough for retirement. The Pensions Commission, an independent body which last met in 2006, will look at the...
Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges15 minutes agoAlex BoydBBC NewsGetty ImagesLucy HookerBBC NewsThe government is preparing a "water revolution" that will halve the number of times...
Nigel Farage has taken aim at Sir Keir Starmer's new deal with Germany as part of the UK's "EU reset".The Reform UK leader referenced research which suggested Britain now aligned with Brussels in 21...
Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt?1 hour agoHugh SchofieldBBC News in ParisGetty ImagesPrime Minister François Bayrou has put the cat among the pigeons in...
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...
Ryanair is planning to increase its "personal bag" size in the coming weeks. The move comes as the EU introduced new laws for more free baggage.The budget airline told The Express: "Ryanair’s...
Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron says2 days agoVictoria BourneBBC NewsReutersFrench President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a big increase in defence spending,...
Rosenberg: Russia more relieved than rattled by US tariff threat9 hours agoSteve RosenbergBBC Russia EditorGetty ImagesIn the Oval Office on Monday, Donald Trump was talking tough, announcing new US...
Despite Labour’s pledge not to hike taxes on “working people,” the Chancellor has hit them hard by stealth. She’s already raised £40billion on the sly, and may return for up to £30billion...
Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron says7 hours agoVictoria BourneBBC NewsReutersFrench President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a big increase in defence spending,...
Ofcom’s spending on external advisers soared to £4.6 million last year after the media watchdog suffered a stinging court defeat at the hands of GB News.New accounts released on Thursday revealed...