11 h. ago Angela Rayner faces Labour backbench rebellion over her plans to build 1.5million new homes in England by 2029

In the latest a blow to Ms Rayner's housebuilding target, one Labour MP has threatened to trigger civil war over his demands to find a 'progressive alternative' to parts of her proposals.

Politics

37 h. ago Walking wounded told not to go to A&E as Labour plots £450m shake

Some 40 new same day emergency care and urgent treatment centres will be established across England to treat and discharge patients the same day as part of the Government's new plan.

Economics

46 h. ago Labour reveals major NHS plan to FINALLY cut A&E and ambulance wait times

NHS plan to tackle 'corridor care’ with 55 new clinics and 486 new ambulances - see how many your region will get

Sport

55 h. ago First Minister says plans to downgrade Wishaw neonatal unit are “not about saving money”

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the plans for the neonatal intensive care unit (Nicu) at University Hospital Wishaw show the NHS is “simply not safe in John Swinney’s hands”.

Politics

57 h. ago Tony Blair think tank urges Rachel Reeves to invest billions and not just ‘balance the books’ in spending review

Britain facing cuts after chancellor doubled down on her manifesto pledge not to raise taxes to fund Labour’s spending plans

Economics

2 d. ago Billy Joel provides huge health update after being diagnosed with brain condition

Singer Billy Joel recently cancelled his gigs as he announced he was diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)

Science

3 d. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s investment plans: sugaring the bitter pill of austerity | Editorial

The chancellor is right to be planning for the long term, but voters won’t be patient if change isn’t felt soonInequality between British regions is not a new problem and Rachel Reeves is not the first chancellor to want to close the gap. In 2014, George Osborne promised a “northern powerhouse” to rival the dominance of London and the south-east. He pledged devolution and investment in infrastructure to connect northern cities, to unlock productivity and growth.Since then, Britain’s economy has suffered multiple shocks, some external (the pandemic, inflation stoked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine), others self-inflicted (Brexit, Liz Truss’s mini-budget). Each time, the damage was more severe in places already falling behind. Boris Johnson claimed levelling up as his defining purpose. Rishi Sunak let the ambition slide. Now it is being revived by a Labour chancellor. In a speech announcing transport investments on Wednesday, Ms Reeves promised a “renewal of Britain”, with prosperity ...

Politics

3 d. ago He had a 'breakdown' and dropped out of university due to drugs

Josh Murphy, 26, said his drug dependency caused him an 'emotional breakdown'. He's now in prison and facing a huge bill

Events

3 d. ago Elon Musk and Rand Paul appear to join forces against Trump and the ‘big, beautiful bill’

Billionaire and Kentucky Senator unite to denounce divisive legislation as ‘huge mistake’

Politics

3 d. ago BBC staff in London say their families are being ‘terrorised and punished’ by Iranian regime

BBC says ‘sharp and deeply troubling escalation’ this year of Iran targeting families of UK-based BBC Persian journalistsBBC staff in London say their families are being “targeted and punished” by the Iranian regime as it intensifies a campaign of intimidation against journalists and media outlets.There have been more than 20 “threat-to-life” incidents against people in the UK by Iran in recent years, according to the Metropolitan police counter-terrorism commander. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Martin Lewis Council Tax checks could cut monthly bill and bring huge refunds

There are four crucial checks people need to do which could result in payouts worth thousands of pounds.

Economics

3 d. ago Ministers who bin WhatsApps face £5,000 fine after Nicola Sturgeon deletion scandal

EXCLUSIVE: A Labour MSP is behind plans to introduce a criminal sanction for the deliberate deletion of WhatsApp messages on government business.

Politics

3 d. ago 'There will be more Jodeys': Mother of disabled woman who killed herself after her benefits were cut urges Labour to rethink plans to slash welfare

Jodey Whiting, 42, from Stockton-on-Tees, had been asked in January 2017 to attend a work capability assessment before her payments were stopped, but she was not well enough to go.

Events

4 d. ago Nato to force UK to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP to appease Trump, say sources

Starmer bound to accept Mark Rutte’s higher target after announcing ‘Nato-first’ defence strategy, insiders sayDefence sources believe that Britain will be forced to sign up to a target of lifting defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035 at this month’s Nato summit after a campaign by the alliance’s secretary general to keep Donald Trump onboard.One senior insider said Britain would “without a doubt” sign up to a proposal from the Nato chief, Mark Rutte, to lift allies’ defence spending, which would represent a real-terms increase of about £30bn from the Labour government’s plan. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago 4 huge washing machine mistakes with 'serious consequences' on energy bills

Miele kitchen appliance expert Ryan Adams shared four common washing machine mistakes that could be increasing your energy bill

Science

5 d. ago DWP to carry out new checks on Universal Credit claimants with more than £6,000 in bank account

Anyone claiming Universal Credit with between £6,000 and £16,000 in their bank will start to get reduced benefit payments under Labour's new plans

Economics

5 d. ago Why getting married abroad could land you with a HUGE bill from the taxman

Couples marrying abroad could be landed with a huge inheritance tax bill if their foreign wedding is not legally binding, a couple has warned.

Economics

5 d. ago Why the spectre of Trump looms over Starmer’s defence review

Analysis: Labour plans to transform UK armed forces with new submarines, nuclear warheads and even munitions factories. But questions remain over whether it will be enough

Politics

6 d. ago Brace for the 'bathtime tax' Bigger families face being punished with huge bills as Labour 'backs plans to ramp up charges on high users'

The government has voiced support for suppliers testing new tariffs that penalise households consuming the most.

Economics

6 d. ago Doctor Who fans spot huge clue that Billie Piper would return to iconic BBC show after star drops hint

Doctor Who fans went wild last night when Billie Piper was revealed as the new Doctor on the sci-fi series, which Billie starred in previously as companion, Rose Tyler

Science