Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.

'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.

Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".

Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's father
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The police force faces scrutiny over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.