Category : Westminster


Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit in Wednesday's Budget, a move experts say will help lift children out of poverty. Discover Labour's anti-poverty strategy.

Reeves scraps child benefit cap in Budget U-turn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap and introduce new wealth taxes in the Budget, aiming to appease Labour rebels and prevent a leadership challenge.

BBC Breakfast interrupted for major budget update

BBC Breakfast was briefly halted for a significant update on Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget, expected to include tax threshold freezes and a new levy on high-value homes. Discover the key details.

Trump calls MTG a 'traitor' as she quits Congress

Donald Trump gloats as Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress, calling her a 'traitor' and creating deep divisions within the MAGA movement. Discover the full story behind the fallout.

Peers move to ban sex-selective abortions

Cross-party peers table amendment to ban sex-selective abortions in move campaigners fear could wreck abortion decriminalisation plans. Read the latest Westminster developments.

Starmer grilled on Budget tax pledges at G20

PM Keir Starmer insists politicians must 'stick to their word' as he faces intense questioning on potential stealth taxes ahead of next week's crucial Budget. Full details on the cost of living focus.

Labour's Income Tax Pledge Under Scrutiny

Fact check: Could Labour's Budget breach its manifesto by extending income tax threshold freezes? Full Fact investigates the promises and political battle.

Reeves 'Sick of Mansplaining' Ahead of Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves hits back at critics, addressing 'unforced errors', a £20bn fiscal black hole, and an emotional PMQs moment. Get the full story on the upcoming Budget.

Starmer calls Farage 'spineless' in racism row

PM Sir Keir Starmer demands Nigel Farage explain alleged racist behaviour during schooldays while criticising his failure to act on Reform MP's comments. Read the full story.

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