Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill ‘as soon as we possibly can’ Reuters Richard Wheeler Political reporter 26 minutes ago 45 Comments Andy Burnham said he wants to cut the welfare bill “as soon as we possibly can”, but was unable to guarantee this would happen before the next general election. Opponents raised… Continue reading Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill ‘as soon as we possibly can’
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Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election
Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Chris Mason, Political editor and Richard Wheeler, Political reporter 29 October 2026, 05:57 GMT 4161 Comments Updated 4 hours ago The Treasury is disputing that Chancellor John Healey suggested to… Continue reading Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election
Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s
Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s Getty Images Zoe Kleinman Technology & AI editor 29 October 2026, 05:57 GMT 327 Comments Updated 1 hour ago Ofcom has set out its recommendations for the most effective ways to identify which of the UK’s millions of social media users are aged… Continue reading Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s
Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures Getty Images Chris Mason Political editor 1 hour ago This was a Budget I would describe as a flotilla of small measures. Westminster is poring over the 150 page Red Book in which the Budget is printed and also what is formally called the… Continue reading Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
‘An annoying buzz’: The search for stealthier drones
‘An annoying buzz’: The search for stealthier drones Amazon Chris Marshall Technology reporter 9 minutes ago Nature lover Ashley Schmidt no longer spends much time in her garden, in the Dallas suburb of North Garland. She’s also given up on cycling to the local parks where she previously enjoyed taking close-up photos of the bugs,… Continue reading ‘An annoying buzz’: The search for stealthier drones
UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement Reuters Jack Fenwick, Political correspondent and Jennifer McKiernan, Political reporter 6 minutes ago British and European officials will discuss the future options for the UK’s relationship with the EU, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has told the BBC. Officials on both sides are expected to begin discussions about a range of… Continue reading UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
Burnham leaves door open to referendum on EU free movement
Burnham leaves door open to referendum on EU free movement Reuters Jack Fenwick, Political correspondent and Becky Morton, Political reporter 26 October 2026, 12:16 GMT Updated 49 minutes ago The prime minister has left the door open to a potential referendum on freedom of movement with the European Union. Asked by broadcasters if he could introduce free movement without… Continue reading Burnham leaves door open to referendum on EU free movement
Burnham open to ‘honest discussion’ on EU free movement
Burnham open to ‘honest discussion’ on EU free movement PA Media Jennifer McKiernan, Political reporter and Harry Farley, political correspondent 25 October 2026, 01:33 GMT Updated 6 hours ago The prime minister says he would welcome an “honest discussion” about the prospect of returning to free movement between the UK and European Union. Speaking to the Sunday Times, Andy… Continue reading Burnham open to ‘honest discussion’ on EU free movement
UK to invest £100m in ‘world first’ AI Biosecurity Lab
UK to invest £100m in ‘world first’ AI Biosecurity Lab Getty Images Liv McMahon Technology reporter 18 minutes ago The UK says it will establish a national AI Biosecurity Lab (AIBL) to help strengthen its defences against emerging biological threats. As part of Wednesday’s Budget, the government will commit £100m to establishing the new, “world… Continue reading UK to invest £100m in ‘world first’ AI Biosecurity Lab
Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election bets
Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election bets Richard Wheeler Political reporter 23 October 2026, 16:23 BST Updated 36 minutes ago The Conservatives’ former director of campaigning and his wife have received suspended prison sentences after they admitted to cheating at gambling by placing bets on the date of the 2024… Continue reading Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election bets