NewsNewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesPM faces calls to exempt hospices from tax risesThe NHS will be shielded from April's tax rise but this does not cover private hospices, care homes and pharmacies.7 hrs agoPoliticsStarmer says cost of sickness benefits 'devastating'The prime minister's remarks come after the government announced a major benefits overhaul on Tuesday.6 hrs agoPoliticsDrama shines light on 'growing problem' - PMThe drama focuses on the impact of social media and misogynist influencers on some teenage boys.4 hrs agoLiverpoolTulip Siddiq attacks 'false' corruption allegationsThe ex-Labour minister's lawyers say investigators in Bangladesh have yet to formally question her.5 hrs agoPoliticsWelfare uncertainty is stirring up fear - DaveyThe Liberal Democrat leader says there has not been enough detail on the government's cuts to benefits. 5 hrs agoPoliticsStarmer says cost of sickness benefits 'devastating'The prime minister's remarks come after the government announced a major benefits overhaul on Tuesday.6 hrs agoPoliticsMinisters struggle to quell MP concerns over benefit cutsMinisters have been meeting Labour MPs worried about new restrictions to disability payments.4 hrs agoHancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiryThe former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.5 hrs agoHealthDrama shines light on 'growing problem' - PMThe drama focuses on the impact of social media and misogynist influencers on some teenage boys.4 hrs agoLiverpoolCommissioner warns ministers over domestic abuseDame Nicole Jacobs says government plans to tackle domestic abuse could continue to fail victims.5 hrs agoPoliticsReport says 800 green jobs could be created at GrangemouthThe Project Willow report identifies nine areas for potential investment at the site of Scotland's only oil refinery.10 hrs agoTayside & Central ScotlandLammy says Israel international law remarks 'could have been clearer'The foreign secretary had twice told MPs Israel's aid blockade into Gaza was a "breach" of international law.1 day agoPoliticsNet zero by 2050 'impossible' for UK, says BadenochThe Tory leader says the target is impossible "without a serious drop in our living standards".1 day agoPoliticsAs it happened: Starmer faces questions on welfare at PMQsThe prime minister faced questions after saying the rising cost of sickness and disability benefits is "devastating" for the public finances.Features and analysisChris Mason: Uncertainty over benefits changes could go on for some time yetIt could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul.23 hrs agoPoliticsAt-a-glance: Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-upHow Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans.1 day agoPoliticsWhat are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?The government says changes to the welfare system will save £5bn and get people into work.14 hrs agoBusinessDoes cutting benefits actually work?The government has set out plans to save billions of pounds from the welfare bill - how have previous attempts to do this fared? 1 day agoBonfire of the quangos? Keir Starmer pledges shake-up of regulatorsThe PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an "active government" in a speech later. 6 days agoPolitics
