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What are British Overseas Territories? Are they tax free? Can I visit or even live in one?

From the financial powerhouse of the Cayman Islands to the windswept wildlife sanctuary of South Georgia, you might have heard of British Overseas Territories (BOTs) - but how much do you really know...

Alert over illegal children's sunglasses on Amazon and Ebay

Parents are being warned about unsafe and illegal sunglasses sold online that could damage children's eyesight. A Which? investigation found that children’s sunglasses sold on some of the most...

UK passport applications could be hit with delays

British citizens and other eligible individuals have been told their UK passport applications could face delays or even rejection. As we approach a bustling summer travel season, His Majesty's (HM)...

Outrage as dogs dying in filthy conditions in 'so-called rescue centres'

Dogs are dying in appalling conditions in unregulated “rehoming centres”, according to campaigners who demand a change in the law. The Dogs Trust warns that centres can be opened by people...

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?2 hours agoKristian JohnsonBBC NewsBBCThe paternity leave offer for new dads in the UK is "one of the worst in the developed...

UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar

UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar2 days agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterFCDOThe UK has agreed a deal with the European Union over Gibraltar's status after Brexit.Talks on rules governing the...

UK airports could ditch 100ml liquid rule but millions of plastic bags still in use

airport security (Image: )UK airports are eager to scrap the 100ml liquids rule for hand luggage going through security this summer. However, until such a change is implemented, holidaymakers must...

Keir Starmer urged not to 'cover it up' as bombshell new migrant crime figures released

Keir Starmer must choose between publishing migrant crime data or instigating “yet another shameful cover up”, Robert Jenrick has declared.The Shadow Justice Secretary warned Afghans and...

Fury as France moves to block British arms firms from EU’s €800bn defence plan

France is facing a major backlash after it emerged Paris is pushing to shut British arms companies out of the EU’s flagship defence programme – despite a recent push to reset post-Brexit...

'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...

Airport rule means you could face £1,000 fine and miss holiday before even boarding

People heading off on their holidays have been cautioned that vaping in the wrong spot at the airport could result in a hefty £1,000 fine and even prevent them from boarding their flight. For many...

UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar

UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar10 hours agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterFCDOThe UK has agreed a deal with the European Union over Gibraltar's status after Brexit.Talks on rules governing...

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...

Seven ways the Spending Review will affect you

Seven ways the Spending Review will affect you21 minutes agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesAll the talk of departmental budgets and fiscal rules may feel somewhat distant from...

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...