Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The Treasury is disputing that the chancellor suggested to the BBC the benefits bill will be cut before the next election.

Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.

Poundland's future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Poundland's bosses have filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

Ofcom sets out social media age-checking methods ahead of ban
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

Serious pollution by water industry remains high despite £5bn investment
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.