Government struggles to cut foreign aid spent on asylum hotels
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 09:49:48 GMT
New figures show the Home Office plans to spend £2.2bn of overseas development assistance for 2025/26 - only marginally down on last year.
Spending Review: Massive cheques from the chancellor for some - but what do totals hide?
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:21:22 GMT
The total spend may be enormous, writes Laura Kuenssberg, but fears it could be “painful” for some remain.
Millions more to get test results via NHS app, government says
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:51:25 GMT
The NHS app will be main way people also receive screening invitations and appointment reminders.
Dawn French says sorry for posting 'one-sided' Gaza video
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:22:09 GMT
The video sparked a backlash with critics accusing her of appearing to "mock" the 7 October 2023 attack.
Reform UK struggles to find friends to share council power
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:05:20 GMT
Newbie councillors are navigating how to deal with other parties on councils in no overall control.
Biggest drone strike hits Ukraine's second city
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:17:29 GMT
At least three people were killed and 21 injured in Kharkiv, near the Russian border.
Polo-loving drug lord's double life catches up with him
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 06:29:12 GMT
Muhammed Hafeez lived a double life, rubbing shoulders with UK royals while also controlling a drugs empire.
We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents - then we found out why
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:41:41 GMT
Matthew's father died late last year - before learning the truth about his family history.
Secret Glastonbury: The mystery of the festival's surprise stars
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:00:17 GMT
One band's name is on fans' lips - except no-one knows who they actually are.
'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:08:38 GMT
Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.
