1 hour ago Comments About sharing By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Labour now intends to pay for its NHS and school breakfast plans through future savings to public spending if it wins power, Rachel Reeves has said. The party had planned to fund the flagship policies by replacing the UK’s current “non-dom” tax regime. But…
MPs demand the Post Office is no longer allowed to run compensation schemes for sub-postmasters.
The building society claims it will not make any changes to Virgin’s workforce “in the near term”.
7 minutes ago About sharing By Nick Edser Business reporter The UK faces nearly 20 years of lost pay growth, a think tank which focuses on low and middle earners says. The Resolution Foundation said that, after taking account of rising prices, the average wage will not regain its 2008 level until 2026. The body…
Maddy Wood described Clare’s Law as her mother’s “legacy” Jasmine Lowe BBC News Chris Baynes BBC Yorkshire Investigations 1 hour ago The daughter of a woman who was murdered by her ex-partner has said she fears more people will be killed because of “poor” handling of an abuse prevention scheme set up in her mother’s…
4 hours ago About sharing By Mark Poynting Climate and environment researcher, BBC News Last month was the world’s warmest February in modern times, the EU’s climate service says, extending the run of monthly records to nine in a row. Each month since June 2023 has seen new temperature highs for the time of year….
We’ve got a busy day in store – here’s look at what’s to come: As we just mentioned, Jeremy Hunt will be speaking to our colleagues on BBC Breakfast and Radio 4 in about an hour’s time. We’re also expecting to hear from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer around mid-morning….
33 minutes ago About sharing Samantha Murphy was last seen leaving her home on 4 February for a morning run By Hannah Ritchie BBC News, Sydney A man has been charged with murdering a missing Australian woman whose case has gripped national attention for a month. Samantha Murphy was last seen leaving her home in…
4:28 SMS Message: It’s more like Durham-Shala this morning, hope England can capitalise after winning the toss. from Anon (please include your names on messages) It’s more like Durham-Shala this morning, hope England can capitalise after winning the toss. Ben Duckett releases some pressure by flaying a wide ball from Mohammed Siraj through the covers…
1 hour ago About sharing By Max Matza BBC News Donald Trump has challenged Joe Biden to TV debates, as the rivals hurtle towards a White House rematch following their sweep of the Super Tuesday votes. The Republican said he would take part in a TV forum with the Democratic president “anytime, anywhere, anyplace” posting…