27 m. ago DWP set to be given new powers to check on pensioner bank accounts

The DWP will be able to request bank statements if there is a 'suspicion of fraud'

Economics

35 m. ago Gold price tops $4,000 for first time as investors seek safe haven

Precious metal having biggest rally since 1970s amid political uncertainty in US, France and JapanBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of gold has risen above $4,000 (£2,980) per ounce for the first time as investors continue to seek a safe place to put their money at a time of global political and economic uncertainty.The spot price of gold – the real-time market value of gold and viewed as the global benchmark – reached $4,031.54 at 8am in London on Wednesday morning, after climbing 1.2% during early trading. Continue reading...

Economics

47 m. ago London travel news LIVE: Points failure sparks severe TfL disruption during rush hour

Multiple TfL lines were disrupted on Wednesday morning

Events

50 m. ago People on a low income could be due cost of living help from local council

People working full-time may also be able to pause Council Tax payments to ease financial pressure.

Politics

57 m. ago GMB's Ed Balls told to 'stop' over harsh interview with Traitors star Harry Clark

Good Morning Britain's Ed Balls was told to 'stop' over his harsh interview with Harry Clark on Wednesday when he gave the Traitors star a grilling over morals

Politics

58 m. ago Tesla unveils 'Standard' Model Y and Model 3 that are $5k cheaper in bid to revive dwindling sales

It comes following years of promises from Elon Musk to debut a cheaper car to appeal to more cost-conscious customers.

Economics

69 m. ago Budget airline to start charging passengers for reclining seats

The airline has said it is reconfiguring its Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 aircraft to offer a 'modern cabin experience' with new seating options.

Politics

85 m. ago The incredible new destination opening underneath the tracks of Salford Central

Historic railway arches are being transformed into Tangerine, a 300-capacity food and drink destination

Politics

86 m. ago Shares in UK lenders rise after watchdog softens car loan compensation costs

Lloyds Banking Group, Close Brothers Group, and Barclays shares were all moving higher on Wednesday morning.

Politics

91 m. ago Family quit 'dreary' UK for paradise island explains how much life really costs

Adam and Tara Short, originally from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, moved to a new home thousands of miles away from their 'rat race' lifestyle

Politics

95 m. ago London travel news LIVE: Points failure partially suspends multiple TfL lines during rush hour

Multiple TfL lines were disrupted on Wednesday morning

Economics

98 m. ago Outgoing French PM says ‘there is desire’ to agree budget and talks down prospect of snap election – Europe live

Sébastien Lecornu speaks at the Matignon Palace and expresses optimism that parliament will not need to be dissolvedLecornu clarified on Wednesday that outgoing ministers from his government would not be entitled to compensation, according to Le Monde.The resigning prime minister noted in his speech that the topic of compensation for such ministers had upset “a certain number of French people”.It turns out that members of the government, when they leave office, are entitled to three months of compensation when they have no other income.It is obvious that ministers who were ministers for only a few hours will not be entitled to these compensations. I have decided to suspend them.This willingness creates a momentum and a convergence, obviously, which make the possibilities of a dissolution more remote. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago ITV Good Morning Britain star shares sad news after 'biggest ever crisis'

Good Morning Britain star Charlotte Hawkins made a "catastrophic" announcement on Wednesday

Events

1 hour ago Phillipson accuses Powell of ‘energising our opponents’ as voting begins

Ballots opened on Wednesday for members and affiliates in the Labour deputy leadership race.

Politics

2 h. ago ONS revises down UK government borrowing by £2bn after VAT error

Statistics agency reduces estimate for current fiscal year weeks ahead of Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Economics

2 h. ago Full list of people who can get £150 off energy bills from this month

The Warm Home Discount aims to help manage the cost of fuel by providing a reduction on household energy bills - here's who is eligible for the scheme

Economics

2 h. ago Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead

The children’s names below appear on a list of victims of Israel’s offensive in Gaza, maintained by health authorities in the territory. As of the end of July it ran to 60,199 names, of whom 18,457 were under 18s. Far from comprehensive, the list does not include the thousands still buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings, as well as the war’s many indirect victimsAs of the end of July there were 18,457 children named on the long official list of Palestinian victims of Israel’s war in Gaza. Over almost two years, that is equivalent to bombs, bullets and shells killing a boy or girl every hour of every day.In reality the deaths are not spaced out so evenly. Siblings, cousins and playmates are often killed together, by an airstrike or artillery shell. Even children shot by snipers or quadcopters are sometimes brought into hospitals in groups, doctors say. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago ITV Good Morning Britain halted as star makes 'catastrophic' news announcement

Good Morning Britain star Charlotte Hawkins shared devastating news on Wednesday

Politics

2 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Delays on multiple TfL lines during rush hour

The Central and Metropolitan lines were experiencing delays on Wednesday morning

Politics

2 h. ago Selena Gomez's kidney donor Francia Raisa breaks her silence after brutal wedding snub

Francia Raisa, the actress who gave Selena Gomez a new lease on life by donating a kidney to her, is speaking out about rumors of a feud between the two.

Politics