52 minutes ago Labour unveils welfare reforms to help 135,000 economically inactive Scots find work

Liz Kendall, the Work and Pensions Secretary, said those who "can work, must work" as she unveiled the Get Britain Working white paper.

Economics

54 minutes ago Oil producers warn Trump tariffs on Canada will push up US petrol prices

President-elect’s threat could add 25% to the cost of crude from US’s biggest foreign supplier

Events

65 minutes ago SARAH VINE: This Government disdains pensioners. Do you REALLY trust them not to use assisted dying to solve the social and financial pressures we face?

Almost a year ago now, when Dame Esther Rantzen first launched her campaign for assisted dying, I was very much in favour of decriminalisation. Now I'm not so sure...

Events

70 minutes ago Welsh flood defences protected thousands of people, says Eluned Morgan

The leader of the Welsh Government announced new financial support for those whose homes were flooded over the weekend.

Events

74 minutes ago Vauxhall owner Stellantis blames EV rules as it closes Luton van plant

1,100 jobs at risk as auto group says government mandate played a ‘significant role’

Politics

90 minutes ago Assisted dying plans face fresh hurdle after group of MPs tries to scupper vote

MPs are due to vote on assisted dying in an historic moment on Friday but seven MPs from across parties have supported a bid to halt the plans going through the Commons

Politics

1 hour ago Letby inquiry highlights need for NHS manager accountability – officials

The Government is planning to introduce regulation of NHS managers.

Politics

1 hour ago Vauxhall will close its Luton factory in April with more than 1,100 jobs at risk after warning it may halt UK production amid row over government's electric vehicle targets

In what appeared to be a swipe at the government's tough electric vehicle sales targets, Stellantis said the announcement was made 'within the context of the UK's ZEV mandate'.

Events

2 hours ago Donald Trump will 'force' Ukraine into peace deal and 'sign country away' just like WW2

Critical historians said Britain's deal with Adolf Hitler in 1938 was a huge betrayal - one expert has warned Donald Trump could be about to do the same thing with Vladimir Putin

Politics