We would scrap two-child benefit cap to make it easier to have children, says Farage
Reform leader backs lifting the two-child benefit cap and introducing more generous tax breaks for married people.
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IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending
In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast.
Farage defends Reform advert after racism claims
A video posted by the party on social media has sparked complaints from Scottish Labour and the SNP.
Russia denies involvement in fires at homes linked to Starmer
A Kremlin spokesman says reports that MI5 are probing a potential link are "ludicrous".
Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap
The education secretary says the policy pushes people into poverty but warns scrapping it would be costly.
Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity
Charity launches legal challenge as it says problem of over-capacity sewage works near new homes is "rife".
Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity
Charity launches legal challenge as it says problem of over-capacity sewage works near new homes is "rife".
Call for freeze on Syrian asylum claims to end as thousands still in limbo
The UK paused processing of Syrian claims five months ago, following the fall of President Assad.
Russia denies involvement in fires at homes linked to Starmer
A Kremlin spokesman says reports that MI5 are probing a potential link are "ludicrous".
Swinney accuses Reform of racism over Sarwar advert
The first minister has urged Facebook's parent company Meta to remove the "unacceptable" video.
Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in jail
'The Roaring Lion' - one of the 20th century's most iconic images - was stolen from a hotel in Ottawa.
France impounds UK vessel accused of illegal fishing
The British ship is diverted to the port of Boulogne after being stopped by a French patrol boat.
Higher-level apprenticeship funding to be scrapped as focus shifts to under-22s
The government will no longer fund some courses for older learners in order to boost entry level training places.
Streeting urges doctors to vote no in strike ballot
Resident doctors unhappy with 5.4% pay rise with union warning strikes in England could return.
New rules may take unfinished housing sites off developers
The plans form part of a drive to boost housebuilding in England to 1.5 million new homes by 2029.
Boris and Carrie Johnson announce birth of fourth child
The former PM's wife says the family is "totally smitten" by their daughter, Poppy.
Call for freeze on Syrian asylum claims to end as thousands still in limbo
The UK paused processing of Syrian claims five months ago, following the fall of President Assad.
Government delays publication of child poverty strategy
The taskforce, which is working on the strategy, has been considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Rayner refuses to confirm if two-child benefit cap will be abolished
It follows reports that Sir Keir Starmer had informed his cabinet of his intention to abolish the limit.
Reform UK prepares for real power on a council it now dominates
Lancashire's new councillors start their jobs, after the party's big wins in this month's local elections.
