2 h. ago Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say

Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism

Events

63 h. ago Livingston MP secures CAHMS crisis meeting with government minister

Gregor Poynton wrote directly to the Scottish Government outlining the issues raised and calling for urgent action.

Politics

66 h. ago Campaign groups urge government to 'tax the rich' in Manchester city centre Autumn Budget protest

“We can’t allow the government to keep punishing the most vulnerable in society while the rich keep getting richer"

Politics

69 h. ago Pubs hit as price of booze is set to rise after Rachel Reeves confirmed alcohol duty will increase by nearly 4%

Despite warnings about the fragile state of the hospitality sector - and concerns about inflation - the Chancellor has pressed ahead with an increase in alcohol duty across the board.

Economics

69 h. ago Food price hike fears mount after supermarkets hit with property tax rise

The Government will introduce a new business rates ‘surtax’ on larger commercial properties worth £500,000 or more.

Economics

2 d. ago Price of bottle of wine could increase by 13p as Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise by nearly 4%

Despite warnings about the fragile state of the hospitality sector - and concerns about inflation - the Chancellor has pressed ahead with an increase in alcohol duty across the board.

Economics

2 d. ago Drivers hit with fuel price rise and tax hikes in Rachel Reeves' budget

There will new charges for electric vehicle drivers and a freeze on fuel duty will only continue until September 2026

Economics

2 d. ago Price of bottle of wine could increase by 15p as Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise by more than 4%

Despite warnings about the fragile state of the hospitality sector - and concerns about inflation - the Chancellor has pressed ahead with an increase in alcohol duty across the board.

Economics

3 d. ago Boden's 'thicker fabric' winter jeans get 40% cut and 'fits really well'

Boden has reduced the price of its Mid Rise Relaxed Jeans by 40% to £59.40 from £99

Politics

5 d. ago Keeping primary school tests will hit pupil wellbeing, teaching union warns as it urges government rethink on SATs

Three in four primary school teachers surveyed said the decision to broadly retain primary school statutory assessments such as Sats will worsen pupil wellbeing and engagement.

Events

6 d. ago Scotland's Finance Secretary lays out demands ahead of 'chaotic and uncertain' Budget

Shona Robison urged the UK Government to deliver more funding for Scotland’s public services.

Economics

6 d. ago BBC TV licence fee update as next '3.8 per cent' rise 'could be blocked'

The fee had been scheduled to rise once again but that plan has now been thrown into question

Politics

7 d. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should the BBC be allowed to continue charging a compulsory licence fee?

After years of scandals for the BBC culminating in the dramatic resignations of Director-General Tim Davie, the corporation is coming under increasing scrutiny over its mandatory licence fee.

Politics

7 d. ago ANDREW NEIL: No amount of arm twisting will stem the tide of licence fee refuseniks

Instead of shining a light through the fog of digital distortion which blights all our efforts to learn the truth, BBC News has become part of the problem, not the solution, writes ANDREW NEIL.

Politics

8 d. ago Martin Lewis warns Ofgem energy price cap rise is higher for these households

Martin Lewis has revealed why the 0.2 per cent energy price cap rise is a "red herring", suggesting that the true figure is actually much higher.

Events

8 d. ago Energy price cap: Ofgem confirms January 2026 UK bill rise despite predictions of a fall

Households are bracing for higher winter costs as government schemes and market volatility push up energy spending 🔌

Economics

8 d. ago BBC loses £1.1 billion as more viewers cancel or evade TV licence fee

The publishing of the report comes after a number of scandals at the BBC in recent months

Economics

8 d. ago BBC loses £1.1billion as millions of homes refuse to pay the licence fee amid 'bias' storm

The BBC lost more £1.1billion last year as a one in eight households refused to pay the licence fee. While 3.6million households simply said they did not want to use the BBC's services.

Economics

8 d. ago Energy bills set to rise over winter as Ofgem raises price cap

Ofgem today announced an unexpected 0.2 per cent rise of the energy price cap for the period covering January to March 2026.

Economics

8 d. ago Energy bills for millions to rise in January after surprise price cap. increase

The unexpected increase comes after experts at Cornwall Insight said they expected prices to fall by 1%

Economics