Winter fuel payments scrapped for millions of pensioners
Rachel Reeves says there is a “black hole” in the public finances due to “unfunded” overspends by the previous government. Read More
Delays in food hygiene inspections a ‘serious public health issue’
One in five restaurants and takeaways not inspected for more than two years, investigation finds. Read More
Junior doctors offered 22% pay rise in deal to end strike action
It is thought the new pay deal being offered is worth 22%, on average, over two years. Read More
Border zone to be expanded ahead of new EU rules
The port plans to change the location of passport control for passengers arriving to board ferries. Read More
‘Bean counters’ get their revenge
Experts and officials look like they will get more of a hearing than under the last government. Read More
Third union ballots ScotRail workers on strike action
The Unite union says its members are yet to a receive a “credible” pay offer. Read More
Meloni meets Xi as Italy vows to ‘relaunch’ ties with China
Ms Meloni last year removed Italy from President Xi Jinping’s signature Belt and Road Initiative. Read More
‘I was wrongly told to pay back £13,000 in benefits’
The government has overpaid some benefits and clawed them back, leaving claimants under pressure. Read More
Cineworld to shut six branches as part of restructure
The cinema giant has announced six sites in the UK that it plans to close as part of a restructure. Read More
Rachel Reeves’ promise to be honest is a risky move
Monday’s plan seems to be part of a process leading to tax rises in the Autumn Budget. Read More