12 h. ago Thousands rally in Madrid to demand snap election over corruption allegations

Pressure grows on Pedro Sánchez amid series of claims involving his family, party and administrationTens of thousands of people have attended an anti-government demonstration in Madrid to demand a snap general election as the country’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, tries to weather a series of corruption allegations involving his family, his party and his administration.Sunday’s protest, called by Spain’s conservative People’s party (PP) under the slogan, “This is it: mafia or democracy?”, was held three days after one of Sánchez’s closest erstwhile allies, the former transport minister José Luis Ábalos, was remanded in custody by a judge investigating an alleged kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Families grapple with shutdown’s lingering effects this Thanksgiving

While Washington operations have resumed, many continue to recover from the shutdown

Events

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves says budget will cut living costs after shock OBR leak

Chancellor unveils action on energy bills, rail fares and two-child benefit cap as she reveals £26bn tax risesHow does freezing tax thresholds affect your tax bill?Budget 2025: key points at a glanceRachel Reeves has declared her budget will slash living costs for millions including ending the two-child benefit limit and cutting energy bills, but taxes are set to soar by £26bn to plug a gaping shortfall in the public finances.Major measures in the budget leaked early in a shock accidental release by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), triggering an instant bond market reaction an hour before the chancellor was on her feet in the House of Commons. After months of speculation, Reeves said her measures would put the public finances on a sustainable path while building “a fairer, a stronger, a more secure Britain” by tackling inflation and investing in large infrastructure projects. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Deep Purple Tour 2026: Here's how to get tickets and presale as Deep Purple announce huge Glasgow arena gig

There are several presales available for Deep Purple’s 2026 Glasgow gig.

Politics

2 w. ago States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended

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2 w. ago Universal Credit warning as 622,000 have benefit payments cut or stopped by DWP

Universal Credit is now claimed by 8.3 million people in the UK but 622,000 people were sanctioned by the DWP between February 2024 and July 2025

Events

2 w. ago Supreme Court extends order blocking full funding for SNAP benefits with shutdown nearing end

Temporary funding bill in Congress would restart funding after millions of families left in limbo

Events

2 w. ago How fast will SNAP food stamps start flowing again once the government reopens?

About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits

Politics

2 w. ago Major benefits update as Labour welfare chief vows 'no arbitrary target'

Labour's Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said there will no 'arbitrary benefit cut target' as he pledged reforms will focus on helping young people get into work

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3 w. ago College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support

U.S. college students who receive federal food aid are looking to their campuses for support because the program known as SNAP is in limbo during the government shutdown

Society

3 w. ago People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits

People in some U.S. states have started receiving their November SNAP benefits after delays caused by a legal battle over the government shutdown

Politics

3 w. ago Federal judge issues permanent ban on deployment of national guard troops in Portland – live

Judge Karin Immergut ruled that president Trump ‘did not have a lawful basis to federalize the National Guard’ in response to ICE protests that were ‘predominately peaceful’Andrew Roth in Washington and Flora Garamvolgyi in BudapestViktor Orbán will visit the White House today as Hungary’s far-right prime minister tries to broker another summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that Orbán’s advisers claim could help end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Trump demands senators stay in Washington to solve shutdown as he heads to Florida – live

US president heads to his Florida resort and presses senators to stay in Washington DC to work toward ending the government shutdownAndrew Roth in Washington and Flora Garamvolgyi in BudapestViktor Orbán will visit the White House today as Hungary’s far-right prime minister tries to broker another summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that Orbán’s advisers claim could help end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago What is SNAP and why is the White House asking the court to block November’s benefits?

Nearly 60% of Americans enrolled in SNAP are either children under 18 or adults who are 60 or older

Events

3 w. ago Pentagon is shifting weapons purchases to ‘a wartime footing’, Hegseth announces

‘The defense acquisitions system as you know it is dead,’ Hegesth says in a speech to industry leaders, military commanders and officialsAndrew Roth in Washington and Flora Garamvolgyi in BudapestViktor Orbán will visit the White House today as Hungary’s far-right prime minister tries to broker another summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that Orbán’s advisers claim could help end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Twenty percent of flights could be cut if shutdown doesn’t end ‘relatively soon’, says transportation secretary – live

Sean Duffy says number of cancelled flights at designated airports could rise to 15 or 20%, saying air traffic controllers may not report to workAndrew Roth in Washington and Flora Garamvolgyi in BudapestViktor Orbán will visit the White House today as Hungary’s far-right prime minister tries to broker another summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that Orbán’s advisers claim could help end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago Trump says ‘looking at’ exemption for Hungary from Russian oil and gas sanctions – live

US president calls Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán a ‘great leader’ as they meet at the White HouseAndrew Roth in Washington and Flora Garamvolgyi in BudapestViktor Orbán will visit the White House today as Hungary’s far-right prime minister tries to broker another summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that Orbán’s advisers claim could help end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Ivanka Trump shredded online for hawking food business as millions of Americans face SNAP cuts

Nearly 42 million Americans nationwide lost their SNAP benefits Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown

Politics

3 w. ago Trump live updates: Judge orders administration to fully fund food stamps in November

Trump previously threatened to withhold SNAP funding if Democrats did not open the government

Politics

3 w. ago Government says SNAP benefit cuts won't be as deep as announced for some families

The Trump administration now says cuts to the biggest government food program won't be as deep as previously expected during the government shutdown

Politics