Reeves defends budget as working people face tax rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits working people will pay more tax but defends budget choices. Read her full response to critics and economic forecasts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits working people will pay more tax but defends budget choices. Read her full response to critics and economic forecasts.
After 900 years, researchers reveal how Easter Island's massive moai statues were moved using rope-rocking method. Discover the ancient secrets of Rapa Nui engineering.
The Mohana people of Pakistan's Sindh province face extinction as pollution and drought destroy Lake Manchar's ecosystem. Discover their unique bond with birds and vanishing traditions.
Discover why bar stools are a daily struggle for shorter individuals in UK cafes and pubs. From humiliation to physical pain, is it time for a seating revolution? Join the conversation.
Black Box Recorder experience massive comeback after Billie Eilish shares their 1998 track. Band announces first headline gig in 17 years at London Palladium. Discover their surprising revival story.
Discover how Panama's Guna community uses theatrical battle re-enactments to preserve their revolutionary history and cultural identity for future generations.
Sydney hardcore band Speed has won the first-ever NSW Music Prize, an $80,000 award designed to support local artists against international streaming competition. Discover their inspiring story.
Nearly one million young Britons are not in education, employment or training. Discover the systemic failures behind the Neets crisis and what it means for the UK's future.
Grassroots campaign in Missouri gathers signatures to block controversial congressional redistricting that critics call partisan gerrymandering. Voters have until December to act.
Discover how music history nearly changed forever as Morrissey almost fronted The Clash and Midge Ure was offered Queen's lead singer role. Explore these fascinating 'what if' scenarios.
South Africa's inaugural G20 summit confronts US boycott warnings and indigenous community protests over land rights and exclusion from critical discussions.
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, legendary bassist for The Stone Roses, has passed away at 63. Read tributes and the full story of his iconic music career.
A Nigerian court has found Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu guilty of terrorism charges. Discover the details of the case and its wider implications for the region.
A cocktail bar in Greater Manchester has banned solo drinkers for 'guest safety', causing a backlash and accusations it stigmatises single people. Discover the full story.
Nu metal giants Slipknot have sold a majority stake in their music catalogue to HarbourView Equity Partners in a deal valuing their work at $120 million. Discover the details of this major music industry transaction.
Shocking study shows 43% of sexually active 16-17 year olds have experienced strangulation during sex, with serious health risks and consent concerns. Learn the dangers.
Remembering Elspeth King, the visionary museum director who transformed Glasgow's People's Palace into a vibrant record of working-class life and championed Scotland's feminist history.
Munduruku people block main entrance to Cop30 climate talks, demanding audience with Brazil's president. Protest highlights Indigenous rights and corporate lobbying at Amazon summit.
Storm Claudia brings an amber weather warning for the UK with up to 150mm of rain, risking severe flooding and 70mph winds. Check travel advice and stay safe.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland will open as planned for 2025 on 14th November, despite a Met Office torrential rain warning. Discover the event's wet weather policy and what to expect.
As the UN climate talks proceed, Amazon indigenous communities inaugurate a parallel People's Summit in Belém, demanding their voices be heard on forest protection.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for heavy rain and flooding as Storm Claudia batters parts of the UK on Friday. Check your local forecast and stay safe.
Discover the 15 most valuable vintage band shirts available this November 2025, from Kylie Minogue to Metallica, with prices reaching £195. Explore music memorabilia collecting trends.
A severe geomagnetic storm could make the Northern Lights visible across the UK tonight. Find out the best viewing times and how to maximise your chances of spotting this spectacular display.
The Met Office has issued a 24-hour yellow weather warning for London. Heavy rain from Friday 6am could cause flooding and travel disruption. Get the latest forecast.
The Met Police have closed their investigation into singer Bob Vylan over alleged chants at a London concert. The CPS advised insufficient evidence for prosecution.
Weather maps indicate potential snowfall for London on November 21. Find out which areas are most at risk and the Met Office's latest forecast.
Met Police arrest five during rival protests outside Bob Vylan's Kentish Town concert, including one for IDF-related chants. Read the full details.
Almost a million young Britons are Neet. The government has launched an investigation into this 'crisis of opportunity'. Share your job-hunting experiences.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's 19-year-old son Moses is embarking on his own music career, making his live debut with a London band and continuing the family's musical legacy.