Police hunt woman after child attacked at Balham station
British Transport Police seek a woman after a primary school-age girl was assaulted at Balham station. Officers are concerned for the child's welfare and urge witnesses to come forward.
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Labour's child poverty plan: Scrap two-child limit, hint at welfare reform
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Streeting Orders Review of Mental Health Diagnoses
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a clinical review into the sharp rise in mental health, autism, and ADHD benefit claims. Experts will examine if 'normal feelings' are being over-medicalised.
Starmer defends budget as Reeves faces 'black hole' row
Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves's budget amid Tory calls for her sacking and falling public approval. The PM pledges welfare reform and deregulation.
Starmer defends budget amid Reeves 'lying' claims
PM Keir Starmer defends the controversial budget and announces new welfare reforms. Get the latest on the tax rise fallout and accusations against the chancellor.
Starmer's Budget: Welfare Reform & Economic Growth
PM Keir Starmer defends Budget decisions, outlining welfare system reforms and a £250bn industrial strategy to boost growth and lower living costs for Britons.
Budget Motability cuts follow rightwing campaign
Rachel Reeves targets Motability scheme in budget, removing tax breaks for premium vehicles after rightwing social media campaign. Disability groups condemn lack of consultation.
Badenoch brands Labour's welfare budget 'unchristian'
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch claims Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, funding a £16bn welfare rise with £26bn tax hikes, contradicts Christian values. Explore the political fallout.
Badenoch Defends Two-Child Benefit Cap Amid Criticism
Chancellor Kemi Badenoch faces backlash over two-child benefit cap stance. Explore the political controversy and its impact on UK families. Read the full analysis.
Jakarta dog meat ban divides activists and locals
Jakarta bans dog meat trade to combat rabies, sparking debate between animal rights groups and traditional consumers who fear it will drive the practice underground.
£75m to fix Carer's Allowance systemic failures
A £75m government fund aims to fix systemic Carer's Allowance failures that penalised vulnerable families. Discover the review's findings and what happens next.
Two-Child Benefit Limit Abolished in UK Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty. Discover the impact and the political fallout of this landmark decision.
Budget Leak Exposes £25bn Tax Rise & Economic Slowdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget leaked before Commons speech, revealing record tax burden hitting 38.3% of GDP to fund £70bn welfare increase. Discover the full economic impact.
Reeves Reveals Labour's First Budget With Mansion Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's 2025 budget featuring mansion taxes, milkshake levies and welfare cap changes. Will this give Starmer's government direction?
NZ Public Inquiry into Tom Phillips Case Announced
New Zealand launches a public inquiry into the Tom Phillips case, examining how authorities handled the disappearance of the fugitive father and his three children. Discover the findings.
30 Beluga whales threatened with euthanasia in Canada
Thirty beluga whales face being put down after Marineland Canada's closure. The park's euthanasia threat follows blocked China sale and rejected funding. Read the full story.
Labour's £12bn welfare boost in Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £12bn welfare spending increase, scrapping two-child benefit cap. Discover the Budget's economic impact and political fallout.
Reeves Confronts £110bn Debt Crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must balance tax rises with spending cuts as Britain's debt servicing hits £110bn annually. Can she ignore political pressure and fix public finances?
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals Systemic DWP Failures
Damning review exposes how DWP's systemic flaws left carers facing huge debts and mental health crises. Ministers urged to apologise for devastating impact on vulnerable families.
Carer's Allowance Review Finds Systemic DWP Failures
A devastating review reveals systemic DWP failures led to a carer's allowance crisis, pushing unpaid carers into debt and wasting hundreds of millions in taxpayer money.
Tennis burnout crisis as stars collapse under season strain
Elite tennis players face physical and mental collapse from the sport's relentless calendar. Carlos Alcaraz, Elina Svitolina and others highlight the urgent need for reform.
Reeves Launches £1.2bn Universal Credit Crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £1.2bn crackdown on Universal Credit fraud while scrapping the two-child limit. Discover the budget's impact on welfare and taxes.
Young Persons Benefit Trap: Reeves Must Fix Budget Flaw
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to fix a critical flaw in the budget that penalises young people transitioning from benefits to work. Urgent reform needed to support Britain's youth.
Reeves Signals Welfare Cuts After Previous Rebellion
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at further welfare reforms despite previous £5bn plan failure. Will scrapping the two-child benefit cap ease Labour backbench tensions?
Zoo Chief Plans Major Shake-Up of UK Zoos
New World Association of Zoos and Aquariums president David Field reveals plans to close substandard UK zoos failing conservation and welfare standards. Read the exclusive interview.
Poland closes Russian consulate after rail sabotage
Poland closes its final Russian consulate, branding a railway bomb attack as 'state terrorism'. Four arrests made in probe into Moscow-linked sabotage. Read the latest.
Richmond Park Leads UK for Top State Schools
A new study reveals Richmond Park has the best state schools in England, driving house prices 51% above the regional average. Discover the property price impact of catchment areas.
US Cuts 38 Universities from Research Over DEI
The US State Department plans to suspend 38 elite universities, including Harvard and Yale, from its Diplomacy Lab research partnership due to their diversity hiring practices. Discover the full list and implications.
Pension Tax Petition Hits 11,959 Signatures
A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.
John Laws' state funeral attended by 800 mourners
Over 800 mourners gathered at Sydney's St Andrews Cathedral for radio legend John Laws' state funeral. Russell Crowe delivered a touching eulogy for the 'Golden Tonsils'.
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