64 m. ago Ministers ‘pretty confident’ visa details not compromised in Foreign Office hack

Business minister Sir Chris Bryant refused to say whether a Chinese-linked group was responsible for the cyber attack.

Politics

68 m. ago DWP confirms major PIP change to start in April for new claims

The measure is part of plans to reduce the Work Capability Assessment backlog and separate from the Timms Review.

Politics

3 h. ago Fears patients with learning disabilities ‘will remain trapped in hospitals’ despite Mental Health Act changes

Wes Streeing says passing of the new Mental Health Act is ‘a personal milestone’ – but campaigners warn more work needs to be done

Science

3 h. ago Motability update as government admits some users could 'leave scheme altogether'

The government is planning changes to the vehicle lease scheme but there could be knock-on effects for some service users

Politics

4 h. ago Want to see what space really looks like? Scientists just released a stunning new cosmic map

The three-dimensional view will help scientists learn more about the origins of life in the Milky Way galaxy and how the universe’s hundreds of millions of galaxies have changed over time

Politics

7 h. ago Kennedy Center board member claims she was forcibly muted during call on name change: ‘This was not unanimous’

Kennedy Center leadership insists it followed the law and attacked the late president’s family members who criticized the change

Politics

9 h. ago The contactless payment change that could be good news for shoppers

These regulatory changes are scheduled to commence on March 19, though individual firms will decide when to adopt the flexibility

Economics

9 h. ago Firms could set own contactless card limits under changes planned by regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority’s rule changes will take effect from March 19.

Politics

9 h. ago Ed Sheeran says becoming a father has helped him to ‘make good decisions’

The singer has said becoming a dad encouraged him to change his lifestyle.

Politics

9 h. ago Contactless card limits AXED under new plans to change how you pay at the tills from March

SHOPPERS will soon find it easier to pay bigger amounts using contactless, under the City regulator’s plans. The current rules mean people can make payments of up to £100 per transaction when using physical contactless cards. Under changes being made next year by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), banks and payment providers with strong fraud controls will...

Politics

9 h. ago Ed Sheeran says fatherhood and fear of 'feeling dreadful' made him make big life changes

Singing sensation Ed Sheeran has admitted to the major life changes he decided to make after a moment of clarity after becoming a father

Politics

9 h. ago Woman who thought she was spiked on Ibiza holiday given heartbreaking diagnosis

Amy McNamara, 30, from West Lothian suffered a seizure on holiday in Ibiza in May 2023 - initially feared she had been spiked but the diagnosis changed everything

Politics

10 h. ago Superb Uche strike not enough for Crystal Palace as they settle for Conference League play

A much-changed Palace side could not find the winner needed to clinch a top-eight finish

Events

10 h. ago Kennedy Center board votes to add Trump’s name to DC arts institution

Joe Kennedy III, JFK’s grandson, said he doubted the Trump-Kennedy Center name change was legalThe board of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC is moving ahead with a proposal to rename the arts and culture-focused institution, named after President John F Kennedy, in honor of Donald Trump, according to an announcement from the White House on Thursday.If the White House move succeeds it would be called the Trump-Kennedy Center, though it is unclear if this change would be legal. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Wanna see what space really looks like? Scientists just released a stunning new cosmic map

The three-dimensional view will help scientists learn more about the origins of life in the Milky Way galaxy and how the universe’s hundreds of millions of galaxies have changed over time

Politics

12 h. ago Democrats change their minds on releasing 2024 election loss report

The analysis reportedly notes that Republicans were much better at using internet to cultivate young voters than Democrats were

Politics

12 h. ago Luke McCowan knows his answer to Celtic woe is ridiculous but wants raging fans to know one thing

He gets it and he wants Celtic's public to know the players want to change it instantly

Politics

12 h. ago Darts vet David Munyua pockets win to change lives and also the Ally Pally wasp

Kenyan produces a historic darts show at the Ally Pally to beat Mike De Decker and change the face of the game in his homeland

Politics

13 h. ago Gladiators makes major change for new series to make hit BBC show even tougher

Gladiators bosses have made a big change to the show famous obstacle course to make it extra tough for contestants. The new challenge is likely to make the next series even more gripping for fans

Events

13 h. ago Strictly pro declares show ‘changed my life’ after returning to series

The Strictly Come Dancing star reflected on his time on the show.

Culture