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Angela Rayner warned that crackpot workers rights bill threatens national security

Peers have warned that Angela Rayner’s plan to allow Britons an automatic right to ‘flexible working’ could risk national security. The Deputy Prime Minister’s Workers' Rights Bill will give...

Nigel Farage just gave Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch another thing to worry about

Off the back of YouGov's recent blockbuster opinion poll for Reform UK – putting Nigel Farage's party seven points ahead of Labour and 12 clear of the Conservatives – the latest poll by Find Out...

Two Hungarians detained over alleged spy plot in Ukraine

Two Hungarians detained over alleged spy plot in Ukraine49 minutes agoJessica RawnsleyBBC NewsReutersUkraine says it has uncovered a Hungarian-operated spy network attempting to obtain intelligence...

Top minister says it is ‘complete nonsense' that US trade deal includes ‘China veto’

A senior minister has branded claims that the new US-UK trade deal includes a veto for Washington over Chinese investment as ‘complete nonsense’. Darren Jones poured cold water over claims that...

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Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future government

Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future government2 days agoJessica ParkerBBC NewsReporting fromBerlinEPAThe day Germany's new leader entered office will now forever be remembered for...

UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'

UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'5 hours agoVictoria BourneBBC NewsHavariekommandoA fleet of Russian oil tankers which have been used to avoid existing sanctions on oil and gas...

Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother speaks of joy

Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother speaks of joyThe brother of Pope Leo XIV has spoken about the moment he found out his sibling was the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. Louis Prevost said...

Rachel Reeves savaged for causing 'unnecessary suffering' for thousands of pensioners

Rachel Reeves has been accused of causing the "unnecessary suffering" of thousands of pensioners following the cuts to Winter Fuel Payments. The Chancellor's decision to means-test the allowance...

UK's wave of sanctions targets Russian ships raining on Putin's military parade

Sir Keir Starmer's office announced massive sanctions on 100 oil tankers in an effort to target Vladimir Putin's "shadow fleet" used to transport the crucial Russian export. The ships, used to...

'My £20k bill for holiday lets deemed second homes'

'My £20k bill for holiday lets deemed second homes'2 hours agoDaniel O'DonoghueBBC North West InvestigationsBBCA woman who manages holiday lettings in a seaside resort has said she faces going out...

Trump hints tariffs on China may drop as talks set to begin

Trump hints tariffs on China may drop as talks set to begin5 minutes agoJoão da SilvaBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump has hinted that US tariffs on goods from China...

Death row inmate 'suffered a slow death' after executioners 'botched' firing squad kill

Lawyers representing a South Carolina death row inmate who was executed by firing squad on April 11 claim that the state mishandled the sentence, causing Mikal Mahdi to endure a longer and more...

£3 bus fare scheme faces major blow as Rachel Reeves could scrap cap

The £3 single ticket cap, a measure meant to keep bus fares affordable for tens of thousands of passengers, could be scrapped.The universal £3 limit is set to be axed in favour of a more "targeted"...

BBC Question Time's Fiona Bruce skewers Labour minister with winter fuel jibe

Fiona Bruce put a Labour minister on the spot over winter fuel payments cuts on tonight's BBC Question Time. The BBC presenter put it to James Murray that axing the allowance for most pensioners came...

BBC Question Time panelist eviscerates Labour with three simple words

A Tory MP ripped into Labour over winter fuel payments during tonight's BBC Question Time. Graham Stuart said the first thing Sir Keir Starmer's government did after winning last July's general...

Donald Trump 'is top name on Iran's assassination hit list' warns ex-White House chief

US President Donald Trump is at the “top” of Iran’s assassination hit list, according to an ex-White House official. Mr Trump’s former national security adviser, John Bolton, made the...

UK confirms largest ever sanctions targeting Russia’s $24 billion oil ship fleet

Russia’s secretive fleet of oil tankers is to be hit with the largest ever sanctions package today, as the UK ramps up pressure on Vladimir Putin. The new action will be announced by Keir Starmer...

UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss

UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss22 minutes agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor•@faisalislamGetty ImagesThe Governor of the Bank of England has said the UK now needs to...

NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books

NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books15 minutes agoNick TriggleHealth correspondent•@nicktriggleGetty ImagesThe NHS in England is planning "previously unthinkable" cuts to try to balance...

Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'

Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'33 minutes agoBridget Wing & Georgina Lam, BBC Eye InvestigationsInnes TangFrom a woman waving a colonial-era flag in a...