Budget watchdog chief quits over accidental leak
The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has stepped down after forecasts were published 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, causing uproar in Parliament. Read the full story.
The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has stepped down after forecasts were published 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, causing uproar in Parliament. Read the full story.
Australia monitors a Chinese naval flotilla near its waters while launching a major reform of defence project delivery. Get the latest on national security and government restructuring.
Australia launches biggest defence restructuring since 1970s amid Chinese naval activity tracking. New agency aims to fix budget and timeline overruns.
Thomas Brodie-Sangster reveals why modern romantic comedies feel 'rushed' and lack the charm of 90s classics like Love Actually. Discover what's killing the genre's magic.
The Office for Budget Responsibility reveals Rachel Reeves knew about improved forecasts weeks before dropping income tax rise, contradicting Treasury claims. Read the full investigation.
Sir Cliff Richard, 85, continues his successful music career with sold-out tours. Discover the secret behind his lasting appeal and how he's outlasted all his contemporaries.
The OBR's entire Budget forecast was published online 40 minutes early. Ex-security chief Ciaran Martin is now investigating the serious breach. Read the full details.
OBR chair Richard Hughes expresses mortification over budget document leak 45 minutes early. Former cybersecurity chief Ciaran Martin to lead investigation into security breach.
OBR chair Richard Hughes apologises for 'technical error' that released budget details early. An investigation is underway. Read the latest on this major political gaffe.
A senior UK general warns the country is critically unprepared for a protracted conflict, rating military readiness as low as 1/10. He states it could take a decade to be properly equipped.
Sir Richard Branson announces the death of his wife, Joan Templeman, his partner for 50 years. Discover their love story and family life. Read more.
Richard Lloyd MBE, passionate countryside protector and former Countryside Commission leader, has passed away at 81. Discover his remarkable environmental legacy.
Sir Richard Branson shares heartfelt tribute after the death of his wife Joan Templeman, his partner of 50 years. Read the Virgin founder's emotional announcement.
Richard Dannatt and David Evans face lengthy suspensions from House of Lords after undercover investigation reveals lobbying rule violations. Discover the implications for parliamentary reform.
Two members of the House of Lords face hefty suspensions after being caught in an undercover sting. Explore the unreformed system that allows peers to profit from their privileged positions.
Experts challenge Reform UK's claimed £331m council savings as EV cuts and IT deals face scrutiny. Are the numbers real or political rhetoric?
BBC drama Prisoner 951 exposes Britain's handling of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year Iranian ordeal. Watch now on iPlayer for this powerful true story.
Lib Dem mayoral candidate Richard Howard outlines his plan for radical change in Croydon, targeting housing, finances and culture. Discover his vision for the borough's transformation.
Ben Dreyfuss discloses years-long estrangement from Oscar-winning father Richard Dreyfuss, sharing explosive email exchange that ended their relationship. Read the full story.
Entrepreneur Richard Harpin reveals why focusing on fewer products drives international expansion. Learn how 'de-evolution' can accelerate your business growth through disciplined decision-making.
Join a solo travel group in Portugal's Algarve to taste Sir Cliff Richard's award-winning wines and explore the beauty of Olhao. Discover the perfect holiday for solo travellers.
Richard Storry, 60, becomes Big Brother's oldest champion, winning £100,000 in dramatic 2025 final. ITV confirms show return for 2026 - applications now open!
Virgin Atlantic has secured a landmark $745m loan from Apollo, using its prized Heathrow landing slots as collateral. The funds will upgrade aircraft and reduce debt. Discover the details.
New BBC drama Prisoner 951 reveals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year Iranian imprisonment. Stars Narges Rashidi and Joseph Fiennes discuss bringing this harrowing true story to screen.
Explore the BBC's centenary documentary on Richard Burton, examining his turbulent life with Elizabeth Taylor, drinking struggles, and extraordinary talent. Watch now on iPlayer.
A new documentary explores the life of Welsh icon Richard Burton, featuring insights from family and co-stars. Discover the man behind the legend on BBC Two tonight.
Richard Darbyshire, former frontman of the 80s band Living In A Box, has died at 65. Remember his iconic music and legacy. Read our full tribute.
Newly uncovered documents reveal Guardian journalist Richard Gott's 1971 expulsion from Chile under Allende. Explore this Cold War press freedom case and its modern implications.
In a dramatic reversal, Reform UK chairman Richard Tice admits humans may impact climate change, contradicting his previous dismissal of the concept as 'absolute garbage' during a heated Sky News interview.
Reform UK's deputy chairperson Ben Habib faces internal criticism after reaffirming his controversial stance that climate change is 'not an existential threat', exposing deepening divisions within the party.