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Labour plans to scrap two-child benefit cap 'dead in the water' after £5bn U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer is now almost certain to shelve plans to scrap the two-child benefit cap with no money left after Labour’s £5 billion retreat on welfare. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson...

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister tells BBC

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says17 minutes agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterBBCSpending decisions have been made "harder" by the government's U-turn on welfare changes,...

US House passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' with cuts to Medicaid and food stamps

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...

Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad

Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad1 day agoYang TianBBC NewsFour employees of a satirical magazine in Turkey have been arrested for publishing a cartoon that appears...

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...

Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad

Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad4 hours agoYang TianBBC NewsFour employees of a satirical magazine in Turkey have been arrested for publishing a cartoon that...

Georgia jails six political figures in one week in crackdown on opposition

Georgia jails six political figures in one week in crackdown on opposition2 days agoRayhan Demytrie & Paul KirbyIn Tbilisi & LondonReutersGeorgian opposition leader Nika Melia has become the...

'I tried eye gel that brightens and de-puffs in seconds - it's perfect for summer'

The longer days of summer mean I've been staying up later, causing dark, puffy shadows underneath my eyes. A must in my skincare routine, I find eye creams helpful for diminishing the ageing signs...

I'm a travel expert — this is one item I absolutely won't pack for a holiday

Travel expert Chelsea Dickenson is always on the hunt for methods to make travelling as cost-efficient and smooth as possible. On a mission to help the nation prepare for their summer plans, Boots...

Georgia jails six political figures in one week in crackdown on opposition

Georgia jails six political figures in one week in crackdown on opposition23 minutes agoRayhan Demytrie & Paul KirbyIn Tbilisi & LondonReutersGeorgian opposition leader Nika Melia has become...

What SSSS means on your boarding pass - and why you want to avoid it

A seasoned globetrotter has spilled the beans on what 'SSSS' on your boarding pass signifies and why it's something you'd rather not see. Chloe Jade Meltzer, aged 30, a travel aficionado who has been...

Starmer confirms talks with Labour rebels over welfare cuts concessions

Starmer confirms talks over welfare cuts climbdown11 minutes agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentGetty ImagesSir Keir Starmer...

The Telegram channels spreading pro-Russian propaganda in Poland

The Telegram channels spreading pro-Russian propaganda in Poland8 hours agoGlobal Disinformation Unit, BBC World ServiceBBCIn a clearing in a forest, two men stand behind a row of wooden poles that...

Talk of regime change resonates with Iranians fleeing across border

Talk of regime change resonates with Iranians fleeing across border28 minutes agoAndrew HardingBBC NewsReporting fromAgarak, Armenia-Iran borderBBC"People want regime change," said Mariam, a...

An unprecedented moment - but what US and Iran do next could be even more momentous

An unprecedented moment - but what the US and Iran do next could be even more momentous19 minutes agoLyse DoucetChief international correspondentBBCFor decades, the United States and Iran have...