Healey promises reduction in welfare bill before next election
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The Conservatives criticised the chancellor for not providing more details on welfare reform in his Budget.

I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.

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.

Ofcom sets out social media age-checking methods ahead of ban
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d’état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of “electoral fraud”.