18 h. ago Plan to slash lengthy passport queues with new facial recognition scans

Travellers will no longer have to leave their cars or pass over their passports when driving through ‘contactless corridors’

Politics

21 h. ago British holidaymakers could avoid passport queues with facial recognition software 'set to be rolled out'

Four companies have reportedly already trialed the technology, which could be rolled out as early as next year

Events

30 h. ago UK politics live: Labour to unveil plan to slash billions from benefit bill amid backbench backlash

Work and pension secretary Liz Kendall set to unveil plans to slash welfare bill by £5bn in benefits overhaul on Tuesday

Politics

3 d. ago Disabled people to get ‘right to try’ work without risk of losing benefits

In an attempt to stave off a growing Labour rebellion, the government has offered up a concession in its plan to slash the welfare bill

Events

5 d. ago Maura Higgins set to get a big career boost after Danny Jones 'kiss' scandal as her debut film 'earns huge recognition' before its release

The Love Island star, 34, is making her acting debut as she swaps reality TV for her role in upcoming music-themed comedy The Spin.

Politics

9 d. ago Plan to 'change sickness benefits checks' to slash the welfare bill

Ministers are planning to ramp up the number of routine checks on sickness benefits claimants as Chancellor Rachel Reeves looks at ways to cut the welfare bill

Economics

9 d. ago Cardiff University staff in 'climate of fear' with 'morale through the floor' amid plan to slash 400 jobs

Leighton Andrews called it a moment of fundamental significance for Welsh Government and Welsh democracy

Society

1 week ago Reeves warned there is 'not a hope in hell' work coaches plan will slash £5bn from welfare and stave off fresh tax hikes as ministers panic over calls for cuts

Rachel Reeves is facing a battle to avoid the need for tax rises at the Spring Statement later this month, after stalling growth and rising debt interest costs laid waste to her plans.

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves scrambles to find more room for defence spending with plan to slash '£5bn' from welfare in Spring Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to present the Treasury watchdog with draft proposals for trimming the government's outlay - said to include up to £5billion from welfare.

Economics

3 w. ago Expert reveals true cost of Rachel Reeves' plan to slash the Cash ISA

As rumours continue about the Chancellor's plans to slash the Cash ISA limit to £4000, experts have come out and raised concerns about the potential consequences to savers across the country

Economics