Science Secretary Liz Kendall emphasises national security is 'non-negotiable' amid new Chinese embassy reports. Plus, October borrowing hits £17.4bn and energy bills rise. Read the latest UK political developments.
The UK shivered through its coldest night this year with temperatures plummeting to -12°C. NHS trusts advise 'walking like a penguin' to prevent slips. Forecast predicts milder weekend weather ahead.
Official figures reveal UK government borrowing reached £17.43bn in October, exceeding forecasts as consumer spending fell unexpectedly. Stay informed about economic developments.
UK public finances show £17.4bn October borrowing, higher than expected, creating challenges for Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget statement. Read the full analysis.
Ukraine's leader supports a US-Russia peace initiative. UK energy bills set to fall but remain 35% above pre-war levels. Plus, England's Ashes hopes and a warning on drugs funding Russia.
Greenwich Council reveals plans to transform youth play provision, potentially closing two adventure play centres to address a £45.1m budget gap. Have your say in the consultation running until December 14.
Final UK economic health check before the budget reveals £15bn October borrowing, stagnant retail sales, and a slight energy price cap fall from January. Stay informed on the key data.
Donald Trump's provocative comments about Democrats and 'seditious behaviour' ignite a political firestorm. Explore the fallout and what happens next. Listen to the Trump100 podcast.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's hardline immigration policies, modelled on Denmark's system, are reshaping UK politics. Could she challenge Keir Starmer? Listen to the podcast.
Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style NHS funding plans. Critics warn of 'fiscal illusion' and poor value for taxpayers. Read the full details.
Princess Catherine makes first public speech since cancer recovery at Future Workforce Summit, advocating for children's rights and nurturing environments in modern Britain.
A coronial inquest reveals the 2022 Wieambilla shooters acted on shared persecutory delusions, not terrorism. Read the full findings and recommendations.
South Africa's inaugural G20 summit confronts US boycott warnings and indigenous community protests over land rights and exclusion from critical discussions.
Grammy-winning Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years for funnelling foreign money to Obama campaign. Read the shocking details of his decade-long deception.
Britain shivers through potentially coldest night of year at -12C in Scotland. NHS advises 'walk like a penguin' on ice. Weather warnings in force until lunchtime Friday.
Ahead of the November Budget, EY's Chris Sanger argues for a stable, predictable tax system aligned with the UK's 10-year Industrial Strategy to boost investment and competitiveness.
The Office for Budget Responsibility faces calls to implement transparent forecasting rules as it prepares to cut productivity growth estimates. Learn how this could protect fiscal credibility.
National Crime Agency reveals how British drug profits are laundered via cryptocurrency, directly funding geopolitical conflicts including Russia's war in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy to discuss controversial US-Russian peace plan requiring Ukraine to cede territory, shrink army, and abandon NATO ambitions. Read the full analysis.
A New South Wales man becomes the first convicted of gender identity hate speech after posting violent YouTube comments. Read about this landmark legal case.
South Africa hosts its first G20 summit amid US boycotts and indigenous exclusion protests. Discover how Khoi-San communities challenge the summit's inclusivity theme.
Britons buying cocaine are inadvertently financing Russia's war in Ukraine through a billion-dollar money laundering network, the National Crime Agency reveals. Discover how your Friday night impacts global security.
Donald Trump calls for Democratic lawmakers to be arrested for 'seditious behaviour, punishable by death', sparking condemnation and security concerns. Read the latest US politics news.
Queensland coroner releases findings into the Wieambilla police shooting that claimed three lives. Discover the investigation's crucial conclusions and recommendations.
Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi discusses neo-Nazi rally fears and criticises Labor's potential deal with Coalition on nature laws. Read the full analysis.
Bruce Haigh, who used diplomatic immunity to help anti-apartheid activists escape South Africa, is being honoured on Freedom Park's Wall of Names alongside former PMs Hawke and Fraser.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump's 'piggy' remark to Bloomberg journalist Catherine Lucey. Read about the growing condemnation.
Grammy-winning Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years for illegally funnelling millions to Obama's 2012 campaign. Full case details and reaction inside.
Mahmoud Khalil files lawsuit demanding release of communications between Trump administration and anti-Palestinian groups following his ICE detention. Read the full story.
UK consumer confidence has cratered to -19, with Brits bracing for tax rises. Discover the bleak GfK survey findings and what it means for the economy ahead of the Budget.