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Rachel Reeves urged to seize Brexit benefit for £3.7 billion boost to economy

Ministers are being urged to seize a major Brexit benefit worth £3.7 billion a year by reintroducing tax-free shopping for international visitors. Business leaders say the move would make Britain...

Labour's 'full-blown assault on rural Britain' slammed amid Reeves's inheritance tax raid

Kemi Badenoch has accused Labour of “a full-blown assault on rural Britain” through their inheritance tax raid. The Tory leader told how her party is “fighting every day” to get them to...

Damning report into water industry says key regulator 'failed' and should be axed

A water regulator branded "broken" should be scrapped and replaced with a new body, a major review into the sector has said.The much-anticipated final report from the Independent Water Commission,...

Oasis fans end final concert in total shame throwing chairs in yobbish clash

Camping chairs, loo roll and bottles were thrown as ticketless Oasis fans 'brawled' on 'Gallagher Hill' during the Britpop legends' final concert in Manchester on Sunday (July 20).Wrapping up their...

Sewage discharges to halve by 2030 in 'water revolution', minister pledges

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...

Direct train to beloved UK seaside town returns after being scrapped over five years ago

After a five year absence, a direct rail service connecting Eastbourne and Lewes to London Bridge is set to return, coming as great news for commuters and those planning a day trip to the coast....

Keir Starmer wanted to seem tough by sacking rebel MPs but he looks like a petulant child

Keir Starmer clearly thought he would look strong by suspending four Labour MPs who led opposition to cuts to disability benefits. He doesn’t. He looks like a petulant child. The Prime Minister...

Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt?

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...

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...

Reform UK council becomes first in country to scrap net zero targets

A Reform UK-led council will become the first in the country to scrap net zero targets. The axe is due to be voted on at a West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet meeting today.The 10 Reform...

France’s economy in such a state it wants to scrap 2 bank holidays

France has proposed scrapping two public holidays in an effort to reduce its growing debt, boost the economy, and prevent financial collapse. The shocking proposal was made by the Prime Minister,...

French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt

French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt19 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsGetty ImagesFrance's Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed cutting two public...

Labour considers handing parents £3,514 benefits windfall with end of two-child cap

Labour is considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap and allowing parents to claim Universal Credit or Child Tax Credit for more than two children, Ministers have confirmed. A review is underway...

Family on edge after burglar sneaks into home while daughter, 2, slept upstairs

A Stockton family was left in utter shock when they discovered a burglar had invaded their home while their young child slept soundly upstairs. Shannon Ayre and her partner Connor Duncan, 29, were...

Brits could soon be fined £100 for swearing in beloved UK seaside towns

A council has relaunched a controversial bid to hand out £100 fines to anyone caught swearing.Thanet District Council tried to apply similar rules - known as a public space protection order (PSPO) -...