NewsNewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesLabour says it will cut benefits bill in its own wayThe government promise a “radical” shake-up of the welfare system to help people out of work due to sickness.12 hrs agoInheritance tax increases expected in BudgetIt is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.1 day agoNo UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summitNo apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.10 hrs agoUKSenior Unite official loses unfair dismissal claimHoward Beckett had argued that the claims against him were “baseless”.6 hrs agoPoliticsFaster grid hook-ups planned for some green energy projectsWind farms ready to be built will be connected to the electricity grid quicker under government plans.15 hrs agoPoliticsInheritance tax increases expected in BudgetIt is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.1 day agoLabour tiptoes nervously towards a China policyDavid Lammy's low-key visit to Beijing shows the party is still trying to work out its China stance.9 hrs agoAsiaWhy BBC Tory leader debate is not happening, and why it mattersA planned Question Time special on BBC One has been called off following objections from Kemi Badenoch.15 hrs agoPoliticsNo UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summitNo apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.10 hrs agoUKDebt rule to change to fund major projectsGovernment claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget. 18 hrs agoBusinessTourism hotspot cuts council tax on second homesCouncillors vote to cut council tax premium, six months after a higher rate of 200% was brought in.1 day agoWalesModern slavery backlog could be 'eradicated' in two yearsSafeguarding minister Jess Phillips aims to clear a backlog of more than 23,000 cases.22 hrs agoSussexBadenoch dismisses Tory MP's parenthood remarkSir Christopher Chope suggested Badenoch would be less able to commit to the demands of being party leader.1 day agoPoliticsMinisters complain to Starmer over spending cutsSome Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.2 days agoBusinessFeatures and analysisKemi Badenoch: Political scrapper set on 'governing right'A profile of Conservative leadership contender Kemi Badenoch who is taking on Robert Jenrick for the top job.1 day agoPoliticsWhen is the Budget and what might be in it?Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.17 hrs agoBusinessEnd of hereditary peers moves one step closerA draft law that would remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords passes to its next stage.3 days agoPoliticsWould raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?3 days agoBBC VerifyRobert Jenrick: In a hurry to fix the Tory brandA profile of the former immigration minister battling with Kemi Badenoch to be the next Tory leader.1 day agoPolitics