Science Secretary Liz Kendall emphasises national security is 'non-negotiable' amid new Chinese embassy reports. Plus, October borrowing hits £17.4bn and energy bills rise. Read the latest UK political developments.
Ofgem announces a 0.2% rise in the energy price cap for January, as the minister admits 'no shortcut' to cutting bills. Discover why costs remain high and what's being done.
Ofgem confirms a 0.2% energy price cap increase from January 1st. Discover how your electricity and gas bills will be affected and what you can do next.
Households face higher energy bills as Ofgem increases price cap by 0.2% in January. Energy minister admits no shortcut to cutting costs despite election pledges.
Ukraine's leader supports a US-Russia peace initiative. UK energy bills set to fall but remain 35% above pre-war levels. Plus, England's Ashes hopes and a warning on drugs funding Russia.
Ofgem announces a surprise energy price cap increase for January, pushing bills to £1,758. Campaigners warn this offers 'no help to struggling families' amid a £4.4bn energy debt crisis.
Final UK economic health check before the budget reveals £15bn October borrowing, stagnant retail sales, and a slight energy price cap fall from January. Stay informed on the key data.
Energy bills remain 35% above pre-war levels despite falling wholesale prices. Minister Michael Shanks insists there's 'no shortcut' to reducing costs as green transition continues. Read the latest.
Ofgem's energy price cap is predicted to fall by just £22 annually in January 2026 before a £75 rise in April. Discover why bills remain high despite wholesale price drops.
Great Britain's energy price cap is forecast to drop to £1,733 in January before rising by £75 in April due to network costs. Discover what this means for your bills.
The UK government is set to ban ticket resales above face value, a move backed by stars like Coldplay and Dua Lipa to protect fans from rip-off prices. Discover the details.
The NSW government will make the $60 weekly road toll cap permanent, funded by reintroducing two-way tolls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge from 2028. A major cost-of-living relief measure.
In Newport, Middlesbrough, six out of seven children grow up in poverty. Families and local services demand the two-child benefit cap be scrapped as the government prepares a new strategy.
EFL chairman Rick Parry will not support radical proposals from League One clubs for a £4.7m salary cap and luxury tax system. Discover the future of football finance.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi survives on just 2-4 hours sleep nightly, prompting concerns about work-life balance in a nation struggling with overwork culture and karoshi deaths.
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm the two-child benefit cap will be lifted in the budget, a move costing £2.8bn aimed at tackling child poverty. Read the latest.
PM Keir Starmer warns divisive hard-right politics is tearing Britain apart and signals end to two-child benefit cap in budget. Read the full interview analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests scrapping the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for November budget, hinting at breaking tax pledges to avoid public spending cuts while considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates breaking manifesto tax pledges and lifting two-child benefit cap in November budget. Get the latest political analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to abolish two-child benefit cap, potentially lifting 350,000 children from poverty. Budget announcement expected this month.
London's legendary LGBTQ+ venue The Black Cap faces further delays until early 2026 as builders uncover additional structural problems. Campaign continues for iconic Camden gay bar revival.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates Labour may abandon key manifesto commitments due to worse-than-expected economic inheritance. Budget to focus on NHS waiting lists and growth.
Millions of UK households are bracing for a double blow as energy bills are projected to rise by 5% while suppliers seek to recover nearly £500 million in customer debt through increased charges.
Millions of UK households face higher energy bills as Ofgem announces price cap increase, adding pressure to already stretched budgets during the cost of living crisis.
New research reveals that only complete removal of the controversial two-child benefit limit will significantly reduce child poverty, as partial reforms fall short.