Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector
Government departments have recommended a pay rise of 2.8% for millions of public sector workers including teachers, NHS staff and…
UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims
The UK has paused decisions on Syrian asylum claims, after the country’s President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown. Home Secretary Yvette…
Storm Bert floods ‘absolutely devastating’, says Welsh FM
Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan has said the floods brought by Storm Bert have been “absolutely devastating”, as heavy rain…
Daniel Khalife denies asking Iran for help after prison escape
Former soldier Daniel Khalife has denied asking Iranian agents for help after he escaped from prison. The 23-year-old told Woolwich…
Gary Lineker to leave BBC’s Match of the Day
Broadcaster Gary Lineker is to step down as host of flagship football programme Match of the Day at the end…
Watchdog to review police handling of Al Fayed abuse claims
The police watchdog will review how Metropolitan Police officers handled allegations of sexual misconduct against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al…
Queen Camilla cancels events due to chest infection
Queen Camilla has pulled out of a number of scheduled engagements because of a chest infection, says Buckingham Palace. Doctors…
Badenoch: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy
Badenoch: A lot of things we got wrong Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said her approach to the economy would be…
Reeves ‘not immune’ to criticism over NI hike
Rachel Reeves: I’m not immune to criticism Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended increasing taxes for employers in last week’s Budget…
This is not a Budget we want to repeat, says Reeves
Rachel Reeves: Budget will put public finances on firm footing Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told the BBC that she hopes…