A mum has shared how her life has changed since she swapped the gloom of the UK for the bright sunshine of South Africa. Maria Du Toit, 39, a former associate professor at a university in Berkshire,...

PM's communications chief quits after nine months7 minutes agoChris Mason & Jennifer McKiernanPolitical editor & political reporterAlamySir Keir Starmer's communications chief has resigned...

Moment Bangkok high-rise under construction collapsesWorkers are feared trapped following the collapse of a high-rise building under construction in Thailand's capital. A 7.7 magnitude quake struck...

Water spills from rooftop pool as Bangkok building swaysA strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai capital on Friday, causing buildings to sway and cascade water from rooftop pools onto the...

Myanmar was shaken by a strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. While the tremor originated in Myanmar, it deeply affected also neighbouring...

Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK30 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCEPAThe world has changed, said the chancellor -- and hours later it did,...

Watch: What to know about the Spring Statement... in 58 secondsChancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the government's Spring Statement in Parliament. The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry...

Watch: 'If you can work, you should work' says Reeves in Spring StatementChancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the government's Spring Statement in Parliament, saying "Labour is the party of work"....

Everything you need to know about the Spring Statement40 minutes agoMichael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe chancellor will set out her plans for the UK economy during the Spring...

Government concerns over assisted dying timeline30 minutes agoHarry FarleyPolitical correspondentChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCReutersThe government has expressed concerns about the...

Reeves to focus on £2bn defence boost in Spring Statement7 minutes agoJoshua Nevett & Michael RacePolitical reporter & Business reporterGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves is to confirm a...

A crackdown on civil servant credit cards should end taxpayers bankrolling perks, including axe throwing, ice cream van hire and coffee. Thousands of government credit cards are to be cancelled under...

Millions of UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India31 minutes agoAnna Meisel and Paul KenyonBBC File on 4 InvestigatesGettyMillions of tyres being sent from the UK to India for...

Chris Mason: Potentially unpalatable trade-offs loom for Labour34 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCBBC"The world has changed" is the mantra we are hearing from the government.It...