Or to be more precise, she’s perched on "a bed of nitroglycerin". That was the phrase legendary bond investor Bill Gross used in 2010 to describe Britain’s public finances, warning the country...
UK's pension triple lock to cost three times' higher57 minutes agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesThe cost of the state pension triple lock is forecast to be three times' higher...
China is accelerating a high-stakes global land grab for critical minerals, with a string of overseas mining acquisitions worth £7.7bn ($9.8bn) last year alone — the most aggressive push in more...
Despite being hailed as one of the most iconic destinations in the world, Greece’s Santorini is now facing an unusual problem as after 6pm, its bustling towns empty out, leaving behind deserted...
Restaurant owners in Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera have warned of summer closures after boycotting a pay rise agreement. After months of negotiation, unions and employers representing...
Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets2 hours agoNick TriggleHealth correspondent•@nicktriggleBBCRachel Muller-HeyndykBBC NewsFood businesses must make it easier for...
Venice protesters claim victory as Jeff Bezos changes wedding venue2 days agoSarah RainsfordBBC Rome correspondentDavide GhiglioneBBC News in RomeReutersProtesters in Venice are claiming an "enormous...
Venice protesters claim victory as Bezos changes wedding venue34 minutes agoSarah RainsfordBBC Rome correspondentDavide GhiglioneBBC News in RomeReutersProtesters in Venice are claiming an "enormous...
One of the UK's top doctors has launched a blistering attack on Britain’s “monochrome” health system - calling for a revolution in the way we treat patients.Speaking at the Beyond Pills...
Labour has been urged not to duck out of major welfare reform despite fears the party looks like it is targeting the “most vulnerable” in society. Plans to tighten access to disability benefits...
With Russia's conflict in Ukraine having reached its third bloody year, China eyeing Taiwan in the Far East and missile strikes between Israel and Iran in the Middle East potentially escalating into...
Ryanair has sounded the alarm for holidaymakers after a spate of 'unacceptable' problems at several Portuguese airports left hundreds stranded after missing their flights.The budget airline has...
Government struggles to cut foreign aid spent on asylum hotels5 hours agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandalePA MediaThe government is struggling to cut the amount of foreign aid it...
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall vowed to defy Labour critics and press ahead with benefit cuts of £5 billion as she warned they were needed to defeat Nigel Farage and Reform at the ballot...
Yvette Cooper’s immigration reforms have already been dismissed as too little, too late. If Keir Starmer hopes that the announcement will stem the flow of support to Reform, he’s woefully...