2 h. ago Canada announces C$6bn deal with Australia to develop Arctic radar missile

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney says deal on ‘over the horizon’ radar is part of effort to assert Canada’s sovereignty over Arctic as US priorities shiftThe Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has announced a C$6bn deal (A$6.6bn) with Australia to develop an Arctic radar system, warning that Canada must take more responsibility for its defence as US priorities shift.Carney made the announcement on Tuesday in Iqaluit, capital of the Nunavut territory in the Canadian Arctic, on the final leg of his first official trip as prime minister since taking over from Justin Trudeau last week. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago 'I can't work because my kids have severe health needs, heartless DWP changes will sink us'

Nicola Holmes quit work to care for her son and daughter who both have severe needs. For the former professional actor, PIP and Universal Credit have been lifelines for her family. Without them, she fears for their future

Science

8 h. ago 'Immoral' major welfare reforms branded 'austerity on a massive scale' by Scottish Labour MP

The UK welfare reforms were announced by minister Liz Kendall on Tuesday

Economics

10 h. ago Universal Credit and PIP: government reveals major changes and reforms to health benefits

Big changes are coming to health benefits in the UK - what it means for claimants 🏥

Politics

10 h. ago PIP and Universal Credit: Five key DWP benefit changes announced on Tuesday

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced key changes to the welfare system

Politics

11 h. ago What are the key benefit changes in Labour’s welfare overhaul? From PIP to Universal Credit

The works and pensions secretary announced a slate of changes – here’s what you need to know

Politics

11 h. ago Major reforms to Britain's benefits system announced as Government seeks £5billion cut to welfare bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced changes to personal independence payments (PIP), job seeker's allowance and universal credit

Economics

11 h. ago Why the government has announced changes to DWP benefits including PIP and Universal Credit

Liz Kendall admitted "the numbers are stark"

Politics

11 h. ago US rugby hopes Ilona Maher will be part of England and Fiji DC doubleheader

Washington date confirmed for Steve Borthwick’s men while women’s World Cup preparations bring Fiji to town Steve Borthwick’s England team will play in Washington DC in July, World Rugby and USA Rugby will formally announce on Tuesday, in a double-header that may see the superstar Ilona Maher run out for the US Eagles women against Fiji.“The US is a rapidly growing rugby market with strong commercial and hosting interest ahead of the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups,” said Brett Robinson, the World Rugby chair, announcing a 12-game US men’s and women’s summer schedule he said “reflects our ambition to enhance performance, attract new audiences, and fuel rugby’s growth.” Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago DWP benefit changes: The five key announcements including PIP and Universal Credit

The welfare system is set to be reformed, DWP boss Liz Kendall announced today

Politics

12 h. ago Major reforms to Britain's benefits system announced as Government seeks to cut welfare bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced changes to personal independence payments (PIP), job seeker's allowance and universal credit

Politics

15 h. ago PIP disability benefits and universal credit changes announced by DWP

Disability benefit cuts being announced on Tuesday could reportedly slash some £5bn of welfare payments

Politics

16 h. ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid pays tribute to 'absolute hero' after tragic death

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid took a moment to pay tribute to the 'last of the few' during Tuesday's show, as she announced the death of war hero John 'Paddy' Hemingway.

Events

16 h. ago BBC Breakfast halted minutes into show as Sally Nugent announces 'breaking news'

BBC Breakfast was interrupted on Tuesday as Sally Nugent announced that Israel airstrikes had killed more than 200 Palestinians across Gaza overnight

Politics

18 h. ago PIP payments and universal credit changes affecting millions to be announced

Personal Independence Payments could see big changes including for certain age groups

Economics

19 h. ago What welfare cuts could Labour announce today? From PIP to Universal Credit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers

Politics

28 h. ago Trump says ALL JFK assassination files totaling over 80,000 pages will be released tomorrow

'We have a tremendous amount of paper. You've got a lot of reading,' Trump told reporters as he announced the administration is releasing 80,000 JFK assassination files Tuesday.

Politics

38 h. ago What welfare cuts could Labour announce tomorrow? From PIP to Universal Credit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers

Politics

42 h. ago DWP set to announce proposed changes to PIP and other health

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will announce proposed welfare changes on Tuesday, March 18, according to reports.

Politics

49 h. ago PM faces backbench discontent as Labour prepares to overhaul benefits system

Liz Kendall is expected to announce wide-ranging reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday.

Politics