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We want to make it easier to have children - Farage

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 17:33
Reform leader backs lifting the two-child benefit cap and introducing more generous tax breaks for married people.

Young actors revealed for Harry Potter TV series

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 17:20
An open casting call for the roles was announced last year and more than 30,000 children auditioned.

Key highlights from the King's speech in Canada

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 17:19
A look at the King's historic 2025 visit to Ottawa and opening of the Canadian parliament.

Adidas says customer data stolen in cyber attack

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 17:13
The sportswear giant says criminals accessed its systems through a "third-party customer service provider."

IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 16:50
In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast.

IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 16:50
In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast.

Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:43
The education secretary says the policy pushes people into poverty but warns scrapping it would be costly.

Beach huts destroyed in overnight fire

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:11
Crews fought the fire on East Beach, Undercliff Drive, on the Bournemouth seafront.

Adolescence writer says benefit cuts 'punching down' on disabled people

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:35
A letter signed by more than 80 influential disabled people calls the impending welfare cuts cruel.

Jail for drug-fuelled driver who caused girl's death

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:34
Rawal Rehman is jailed for 12 years after his van hit and killed Louisa Palmisano in Manchester.

Farage defends Reform advert after racism claims

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:45
A video posted by the party on social media has sparked complaints from Scottish Labour and the SNP.

Protesters who planned airport disruption jailed

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:40
The four Just Stop Oil protesters were planning to glue themselves to the airport taxiway last August.

KFC to create 7,000 jobs in UK and Irish growth push

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:32
The fried chicken firm will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years as rivals step up expansion.

KFC to create 7,000 jobs in UK and Irish growth push

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:32
The fried chicken firm will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years as rivals step up expansion.

How Liverpool FC parade incident unfolded

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:24
BBC Verify examines videos of the incident in which a car drove into a crowd during Liverpool FC's parade on Monday.

Mary Earps announces shock England retirement before Euro 2025

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:08
England goalkeeper Mary Earps announces her retirement from international football with immediate effect - just five weeks before Euro 2025 begins.

Congestion Charge set to rise by 20% to £18

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:05
The daily cost of driving in central London should rise by £3 to £18, Transport for London says.

NHS Scotland waits of more than two years on the rise

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:01
New figures show waiting lists have an growing number of two-year waits for appointments and treatment.

Beef drives food inflation to highest in a year

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 12:42
The British Retail Consortium says the annual rate of food price rises hit 2.8% in May.

Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 12:00
The education secretary says the policy pushes people into poverty but warns scrapping it would be costly.