19 minutes ago Rachel Reeves is warned that hiking fuel duty by 5p a litre will make the UK even more of an outlier in Europe

The TaxPayers' Alliance claims that if the Chancellor does not renew a 5p cut in fuel duty, the UK will rise to sixth highest for petrol compared with EU countries.

Events

41 minutes ago Wales train crash: Shocking pictures capture devastation after man killed in train smash

British Transport confirmed the dead man's next of kin have been informed and 15 people had been taken to hospital after the low-speed collision between two trains near Llanbrynmair, Powys

Events

47 minutes ago Queen Victoria statue VANDALISED in Sydney just hours before King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to meet crowds in Australian city

Police are investigating who was responsible for vandalising the historic monument outside the Queen Victoria Building overnight in what is believed to be a protest at the royal visit.

Politics

64 minutes ago Don't eat these foods if you've got XEC Covid or sore throat, expert says

A doctor has shone a light on the dos and don'ts of food to eat when you're suffering from a sore throat. His thoughts come just a month after Brits were warned of a new 'XEC Covid variant'

Science

2 hours ago Rise in bailout requests ‘likely’ as councils warn of bankruptcy threat

The number of councils applying for Government financial support is expected to rise significantly without an improved funding settlement.

Events

2 hours ago 5 dead in shooting at Washington state home with teen in custody, police say

Law enforcement officers have arrested a teenager in connection with the deaths of five people found shot inside a home southeast of Seattle in Fall City, Washington

Events

2 hours ago Strictly's Giovanni Pernice reveals he and Amanda Abbington asked to be partnered

Giovanni Pernice left BBC's Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year following "numerous serious complaints" about his behaviour, including claims made by Amanda Abbington

Politics

2 hours ago Is Elon Musk breaking the law with his $1 million giveaways? Experts weigh in

It’s unclear whether the billionaire is promoting a ‘clearly illegal’ scheme, but the stunt has revealed the scope of wealthy special interests distorting elections

Economics

3 hours ago Queen Máxima of the Netherlands stuns in a colourful £535 Saloni dress as she joins Princess Beatrix at a concert in Utrecht

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands stunned in a multi-coloured midi dress this evening as she attended a concert with her mother-in-law, former monarch Princess Beatrix.

Politics