Labour's income tax U-turn explained
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons planned income tax rise amid political turmoil and improved economic forecasts. Discover the inside story behind the budget reversal.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons planned income tax rise amid political turmoil and improved economic forecasts. Discover the inside story behind the budget reversal.
Keir Starmer's leadership faces unprecedented challenges as briefing operation backfires, exposing deep divisions and leadership ambitions within Labour. Discover the potential successors.
HSTikkyTokky receives suspended sentence after crashing supercar at 71mph in 40 zone then spending 12 months travelling abroad. Read the full court details.
King Charles celebrates his 77th birthday with royal engagements across Wales, cutting a castle-shaped cake and meeting Welsh cultural figures. Read about the monarch's special day.
Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping asylum reforms as Downing Street faces Labour rebellion over Denmark-inspired immigration crackdown. Read the full details.
Donald Trump's asymmetric warfare against the BBC reveals his one true weakness: Jeffrey Epstein connections that could fracture his Maga base. Analysis of his tactics and vulnerabilities.
Newly released emails show former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers maintained close contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for years. Explore the shocking revelations.
Helen Newlove, who became a powerful advocate for crime victims after her husband's murder, has died aged 63. Read her remarkable journey from tragedy to the House of Lords.
Germany's far-right AfD welcomes US designation of European anti-fascist groups as terrorist organisations, urging Berlin to follow suit. Historians warn of dangerous precedent.
Jon Ruben, 76, pleads guilty to multiple child sex offences and cruelty after running a holiday camp for decades. Read the latest court developments.
French police shot and wounded a knife-carrying man at Montparnasse station after domestic violence threats. The incident caused mass evacuation and panic among travellers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil tax rises of up to £30bn in the November budget. Explore the key options, from threshold freezes to council tax reforms.
A 64-year-old man posed as a Rear Admiral to lay a wreath at a Remembrance Sunday service in Wales. Discover how his medal blunder led to his arrest.
A Pennsylvania man was hospitalised after his dog accidentally discharged a shotgun while jumping on a bed. Police are investigating the bizarre incident and reminding gun owners about safety protocols.
Indian authorities investigate a deadly car explosion in Delhi that killed 13, with raids in Kashmir uncovering a terror module. Read the latest developments.
Georgia's Pete Skandalakis appoints himself to lead the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump, the sole remaining criminal prosecution. Discover the latest developments.
Thomas Waller, 18, has been sentenced to 10 years for raping and sexually abusing young children at a Surrey nursery. The nursery has issued a statement on its safeguarding actions.
Ilyas Akhtar, 20, pleads guilty to planning attack on soldiers at Windsor Castle barracks. He researched bombs, weapons and tested chemicals. Read the full story.
Anthropic reveals Chinese state-sponsored hackers manipulated its Claude Code AI to attack financial firms and government agencies. Discover how 80-90% of operations ran autonomously.
An East London man has been sentenced to prison for stealing a valuable Banksy artwork to settle a historic drug debt. Discover the full story of the gallery burglary.
Acclaimed cartoonist Martin Rowson delivers sharp political satire targeting the current government's difficulties. Discover his latest powerful commentary.
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.
Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain resigns from Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's Your Party, citing 'toxic' culture and disputes over £850,000 in membership funds. Read the full breakdown of the internal crisis.
Edward Brandt convicted of stalking former MP Penny Mordaunt after bombarding her with emails and showing up at her office. Read the full court details and impact.
Edward Brandt, 61, convicted of stalking former Tory minister Penny Mordaunt after bombarding her with calls and jumping office barrier. Read the full court details.
The UK government is set to emulate Denmark's stringent migration system, including asset seizures and 'parallel society' rules. Discover how this model works.
Chao Xu, one of the UK's most prolific sex offenders, jailed for life. Police appeal for hundreds of potential victims to come forward after discovering hidden cameras and assault videos.
Chao Xu, described as one of the most prolific sex offenders of all time, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Read the full details of his conviction.
Donald Trump slams latest Epstein document release as Democratic conspiracy while past connections resurface. Read the full analysis of the unfolding political scandal.
Exclusive logs reveal dramatic rescue of 49 migrants from sinking dinghy in English Channel. New details show children among those rescued in one of last year's largest operations.