Married At First Sight UK star Rebecca Fenney has gone Instagram official with Liverpool footballer Lily Woodham, weeks after her split from TV husband Bailey Smith. Discover her journey to a new love.
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, projects a £60 million deficit for 2026-27, with warnings it could worsen. Discover the impact on council tax and public services.
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
Nigel Farage will not face a police investigation into alleged electoral law breaches in Clacton due to a time limit, but the Electoral Commission is still assessing the claims. Read the full story.
A former Secret Service agent warns of a common security risk at airport car parks this festive season. Discover his essential safety advice for anyone collecting loved ones.
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch rules out compulsory national service, saying young people need jobs and hope to believe in Britain. Unveils £50bn defence fund plan.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
PM Keir Starmer plans a King's Speech on May 12/13 to reset agenda after feared local election losses. Insiders fear Reform gains and leadership challenges. Read the full analysis.
Sierra Leone faces severe cuts to UK aid, losing a vital £35m grant for maternal and newborn health. Experts warn lives are at stake. Read the full investigation.
Two in five Brits plan to volunteer this Christmas, but the Royal Voluntary Service warns of a 44% drop in applications come January. Discover unique roles and how to help close the gap all year.
Sir Keir Starmer has scheduled the King's Speech for mid-May, days after pivotal local elections. With Labour trailing in polls, the move is seen as an attempt to refocus the government's agenda. Read the full analysis.
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Exclusive analysis reveals how a second Trump administration could reshape the US federal workforce through Schedule F and political loyalty assessments. Discover the potential impact on Whitehall and civil service norms.
Reform UK unveils radical plan to slash 68,500 civil service posts, saving taxpayers £5.2bn a year. Party vows to end 'woke' policies and 'bloat' if Nigel Farage becomes PM. Read the full details.
A retired civil servant, 63, must repay £25,000 after a pension scheme error spanning 11 years, forcing him to consider returning to full-time work. Discover the systemic issues behind this case.
Victoria's Premier announces a major public service overhaul, cutting over 1,000 jobs and merging 29 entities to save $4bn. Read the full details of the state's budget repair plan.
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
Key ministers face intense questioning in Senate Estimates over the national fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and public service cuts. Get the latest details.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.