15 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

74 minutes ago Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King Charles

Photo portraits of King Charles are available in Australia under a little-known government policy that says every citizen there can request, and receive, a portrait of their monarch

Politics

2 hours ago 'Cliff edges', 'nothing left to slice', and £100m reserves: Inside the finances for every Greater Manchester borough

It will be a long wait for some as councils face a new wave of financial anxiety

Economics

3 hours ago Tories warn of ‘existential crisis’ as Employment Bill to cost firms billions

Shadow business secretary Kevin Hollinrake called for small businesses to be spared from some of the changes in the Employment Rights Bill.

Events

4 hours ago Medical emergency that occurs every 40 seconds and kills 160,000 a year

Experts from the American Heart Association have released a stroke-prevention guide featuring 'Life's Essential 8' amid a worrying rise of stroke, which occurs every 40 seconds, in young people.

Events

6 hours ago Police Scotland staff to be balloted on pay offer with recommendation to reject

Unison said the Scottish Police Authority's offer of a 4.75% rise on pay and allowances "falls short" of this year's pay claim.

Events

8 hours ago Tributes paid to departing chief executive of Neath Port Talbot Council

She was the first female CEO in the local authority's history

Politics

8 hours ago Perth and Kinross Council announces it will reopen some schools during industrial action

Around 500 UNISON members took to picket lines at Perth and Kinross schools today

Politics

9 hours ago Stirling Council asks public to make their feelings known on next "difficult" budget

The council must plug its budget gap in 2025-26 despite making up a shortfall that eventually amounted to more than £18 million in the current financial year.

Politics