One of the government’s most senior ministers has announced a brutal round of civil service sackings, as he hopes to set an example to other departments. Keir Starmer has pledged to cut the...
Cabinet Office to axe 2,100 civil servant jobs19 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentAlamyA government department run by one of Sir Keir Starmer's most senior ministers is cutting...
Furious cobstituents have slammed a senior Labour MP who jetted abroad on a luxurious trip while they battled bin strikes. Liam Byrne, a Birmingham MP, flew 6,000 miles to Tokyo for a "fact-finding"...
Rachel Reeves has insisted that Donald Trump’s global trade war has made it even more “imperative” for the UK to improve post-Brexit trading relations with the EU. The Chancellor wants Britain...
A "commercial solution" for British Steel is "within reach", says the Government as it looks to nationalise the Chinese-owned business amid fears of an imminent closure. The company, owned by Jingye...
A pretty little village has been named one of the best places to live in the UK in 2025, and it’s nowhere near a the seaside. Redbourn is a village in Hertfordshire with a population of just 6,000...
MPs call for streaming levy to help UK TV industry33 minutes agoPaul GlynnCulture reporterGetty ImagesA share of the revenue streaming services make from subscription fees should be paid into a fund...
Starmer to set out plan for more police patrols at peak times48 minutes agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaPolice forces will have dedicated teams of officers focused on patrolling town...
The European Union has unveiled £17billion plans for sites to build a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) models in a bid to catch up with the US and China. Henna Virkkunen, Executive...
Reporter James Knuckey at the site (left) and Kempston (right) in Bedford, close to the park (Image: Daily Express)Bedford is being “put on the map” was what the Prime Minister said as he...
Talks to save British Steel reach crunch point46 minutes agoJack FenwickPolitical reporterAlex ForsythPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesTalks aimed at saving steel production in Scunthorpe are...
Kemi Badenoch has urged Sir Keir Starmer to make more of Britain’s Brexit freedoms rather than “sitting back” and waiting for things to happen amid global economic turmoil. The Tory leader said...
Trump tariffs spark US government debt sell-offJust nowMichael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesConfidence in the US economy is plummeting as investors dumped government debt amid growing...
Donald Trump's tariffs threaten to decimate Ireland's pharmaceutical industry as the US President seeks to "force" companies to relocate to America. Villages in County Cork, where major...
Some 432 migrants crossed the Channel on Tuesday, pushing the total for this year past 7,200.The Home Office confirmed eight boats were detected after smugglers exploited a narrow window of good...
The exciting first picture of the incredible new Universal Studios UK theme park has been unveiled. Poised to become the UK’s most popular visitor attraction, the Universal-branded theme park in...
The Bank of England (BoE) has broken its silence on the wide-ranging global tariffs imposed by Donald Trump that have sent shockwaves throughout global stock markets.Last week, the US President...
A major high street fashion brand has announced that it will be closing one of its stores this month. River Island which has over 250 stores across the nation will be shutting the doors of its store...
Candice Brown blasted Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves despite the politician's claims she is backing UK businesses. The Great British Bake Off star, who won the Channel 4 show in 2016, now runs a...
Morrisons is to begin shutting more than a dozen supermarkets across the UK in a matter of days to "reinvigorate" the company, the retailer confirmed. The supermarket has announced the exact...