Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:42:56 GMT
Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.
'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:19:24 GMT
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.
Audio reveals exchanges between Spain train operators and drivers moments before deadly crash
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:07:35 GMT
The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.
'Continue your journey': Key moments of leaked Spain train crash audio
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:50:25 GMT
Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.
Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's father
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:58:18 GMT
The police force faces scrutiny over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.
Jury shown CCTV of Huntingdon train staff using frying pan in defence
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:02:27 GMT
A train crew member shows "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives", a court hears.
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:21:54 GMT
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.
Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:13:40 GMT
It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.
Grealish dropped by Everton after 'breach of club discipline'
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:31:36 GMT
Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's Carabao Cup tie with Newcastle United on Thursday "due to a breach of club discipline".
King Charles arrives in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success'
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:35:05 GMT
As the King left the Bahamas his spokesman said the islands had "a special place in the King's heart".
