Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
The UK's data watchdog demands answers from the Home Office after tests reveal facial recognition technology is more likely to misidentify Black and Asian people. Read the full report.
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
The Australian Tax Office has relaunched a campaign to recover $5.3bn from 325,000 taxpayers, including debts dating back to 2017. Read about the revised scheme and its implications.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
London faces a soaking start to December with heavy rain forecast. The Met Office warns of 'significant' rain hazards and potential flooding in South Wales. Get the full weekly weather outlook.
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
Former sub-postmaster Gareth Snow's 2001 conviction, linked to the faulty APS/APT system, is referred to the Court of Appeal. Could this be the next Horizon scandal?
The UK government plans to introduce per-mile road pricing for electric vehicles by 2026, marking the first major reform to vehicle taxation in decades. Discover how this will affect drivers.
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Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
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Discover when London is set for its first snowfall of 2025, with a light dusting forecast for November. Get the full Met Office and BBC weather outlook.
Britain faces a sharp temperature drop with snow and ice predicted for Scotland and northern England. Get the latest Met Office updates and cold weather health alerts.
Home Office confirms plans to seize assets from refugees to cover asylum costs, sparking fears of a new Windrush scandal. Learn about the new policy details.
BBC Weather forecasts icy sleet for London this Thursday as Arctic air sweeps the UK, bringing a dramatic temperature drop. Discover the full 7-day forecast and why snow is so hard to predict in the capital.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms, threatening visa bans on three African nations and a 20-year wait for settlement to tackle illegal migration.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces the most significant asylum reforms in a generation, aiming to stop small boat crossings and establish new legal routes. Read the full plan.
Around 2,000 protesters marched in Crowborough opposing plans to house 600 male asylum seekers in a former army camp. Residents voice safety and NHS concerns.
Parents reveal shocking stories of HMRC errors stopping child benefit payments based on incorrect data. Ukrainian refugees and British families face repayment demands for non-existent holidays.
Thousands of UK families had child benefit suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data. MPs demand inquiry into system failures causing financial hardship.
The UK experiences its coldest night since March with temperatures plunging to -7°C. An Arctic cold snap threatens snow and widespread frosts next week. Check your local forecast now.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms, ending permanent refugee status. New system requires reapplying every 2.5 years and potential return when home countries become safe.
London faces a dramatic temperature plunge to 6C this week, with Met Office warnings of potential snow and sleet showers. Get the full forecast and expert analysis.
The TUC warns Britain's fiscal watchdog is hardwired for austerity and demands urgent modernisation. Discover why its productivity forecast timing has sparked Treasury fury ahead of the autumn budget.
From box office bombs to political firestorms, discover the nine essential facts about Sydney Sweeney's turbulent rise to fame and why she's dominating headlines.
Temperatures are set to plummet to -7C across the UK with a chance of snow, following severe flooding from Storm Claudia. Get the latest forecast and safety advice.