34 m. ago DWP announces 'major' reassessments of Carers' Allowance following benefit 'mess'

The DWP has announced major reassessments following an official review which concluded that hundreds of thousands of vulnerable unpaid carers were left with huge debts due to government failure

Politics

46 m. ago Millions of workers to be £900 better off a year after minimum wage rates hikes confirmed

'Too many people are still struggling to make ends meet'

Economics

6 h. ago UK Budget: When will Rachel Reeves announce the UK Budget? What does it mean for Scotland? What to expect?

Rachel Reeves will unveil her tax and spending plans in the Commons

Politics

9 h. ago Strictly's Amber Davies 'gutted' by announcement after move than 'changed her life'

The actress and West End star wasn't originally part of the BBC One dance contest's 2025 line-up

Politics

25 h. ago Michael Bublé announces huge show at popular festival near Manchester for eagerly

It'll be one of only three mainland UK shows next year too

Culture

26 h. ago World Rugby announce final rankings for 2025 and World Cup draw

We now know the World Rugby rankings and seedings for the 2027 World Cup draw next week

Sport

27 h. ago Jill Freud, Love Actually actor and inspiration for Lucy in Narnia books, dies aged 98

The actor ran her own theatre company and was described by her daughter Emma as ‘feisty, outrageous, kind, loving and mischievous’Jill Freud, a stage star who was also the inspiration for the character of Lucy in CS Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, has died aged 98.The news was announced by her daughter, Emma Freud, who wrote: “My beautiful 98-year-old mum has taken her final bow. After a loving evening – where we knew she was on her way – surrounded by children, grandchildren and pizza, she told us all to fuck off so she could go to sleep. And then she never woke up. Her final words were ‘I love you’.” Continue reading...

Events

31 h. ago Legendary band announce first summer show of 2026 at stunning 67

Tickets will be going on sale this week

Culture

34 h. ago BBC Breakfast hosts announce sad news as poorly child in a 'race against time'

BBC Breakfast was hosted by Sally Nugent and Jon Kay on Monday morning

Politics

42 h. ago Lorraine Kelly announces surprising new BBC job away from ITV Daytime

Lorraine Kelly has been hosting her own show since announcing her surprising new job away from ITV, which will see her appear on the network's rival – the BBC

Politics

53 h. ago Holly Hagan announces pregnancy a month after tragic death of her sister

Holly Hagan announces pregnancy a month after tragic death of her sister

Events

56 h. ago BBC Breakfast halted for important update on 'huge moment' in politics

BBC Breakfast was briefly paused on Sunday morning for a 'significant' update

Politics

58 h. ago BBC Breakfast interrupted for update on 'huge moment' in politics

BBC Breakfast took a brief pause on Sunday morning for a 'significant' update

Politics

58 h. ago Drivers could face 3p pay per mile charge despite new £3,750 announcement on EVs

Rachel Reeves is set to formally announce the news in the Budget on Wednesday

Economics

3 d. ago Stormzy 'heartbroken' as he announces death of dog he shared with ex Maya Jama

Grime artist Stormzy bought his dog Enzo back in 2018 while he was still in a relationship with Maya Jama - spending £15,000 on the trained protection dog

Events

3 d. ago Tottenham news: £65m transfer target identified as Spurs announce mega deal

Tottenham Hotspur are building up for a big return to the Premier League with a north London derby on the horizon at the Emirates Stadium

Economics

3 d. ago Kristen Bell and Brian Cox among actors shocked they’re attached to Fox News podcast

The 52-episode Christian podcast was announced with a number of actors involved yet many claim they had no idea about itThe Fox News announcement of a new podcast series on Jesus Christ has turned into a bizarre holiday tale in Hollywood, as several actors attached to massive, 52-episode project claim their recordings date back 15 years and are being released without their prior knowledge.The new audiobook titled The Life of Jesus Christ Podcast, announced on Wednesday as part of a splashy rollout for the network’s new Christian vertical called Fox Faith, purports to guide listeners “through the life, teachings, and miracles of Jesus Christ”, with each episode introduced by Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Fox News announced a Jesus podcast. The celebrities involved say they had no idea the project was in the works

Kristen Bell and Brian Cox are among the actors who said they were unaware that audio they had recorded 15 years ago was being ‘repurposed’ for the new project

Politics

4 d. ago RMT announces CrossCountry strikes set to cause travel chaos at Christmas

The RMT has announced strike action over pay, staffing, and 'previously agreed commitments'

Events

4 d. ago John Travolta's son actor Spencer Lofranco dies at 33 as brother announces tragic news

Former film star Spencer Lofranco who was best known for starring in the lead role of James Burns in the 2014 drama Jamesy Boy, has died at the age of 33 and a cause of death is yet to be announced

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