Rachel Reeves: First Female Chancellor's Journey
Explore Rachel Reeves' remarkable journey from chess champion to Britain's first female Chancellor. Discover her family life, political battles, and upcoming Budget plans.
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BBC bosses questioned by MPs over editorial standards
BBC chairman Samir Shah faces MPs' questions on editorial guidelines and the fallout from a Panorama report on Trump. Key figures to give evidence.
Reeves' Budget Tax Raid Targets Workers and South East
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget is set to impose new taxes on ordinary workers and the South East while increasing benefits by £15bn. Discover the full impact.
Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt causes Senate chaos
Australian Senate descends into chaos as One Nation leader Pauline Hanson repeats inflammatory 2017 burqa protest. Political controversy erupts over symbolic demonstration.
Theresa May & Cate Blanchett Edit BBC Today
Former PM Theresa May explores trust in politics while Cate Blanchett tackles AI's impact on film. Discover their insights on the BBC's flagship news programme.
BBC Crisis: MPs Probe Bias Claims After Leadership Exodus
MPs grill BBC on liberal bias claims following shock resignations of Director General Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness. What's next for the broadcaster?
Theresa May Joins BBC Radio 4 Festive Editors
Baroness Theresa May, Cate Blanchett, and Sir James Dyson are among the guest editors for BBC Radio 4's Today programme this Christmas, bringing fresh perspectives on politics, AI, and science.
Mamdani reaffirms Trump 'fascist' label post-meeting
NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reaffirms his view that Donald Trump is a 'fascist' just days after a surprisingly cooperative Oval Office meeting focused on cost-of-living concerns.
Final parliamentary week: EPBC bill debate and party drama
As Parliament sits for the final week of 2023, Murray Watt pushes for EPBC bill agreement amid Liberal Party instability and BoM website criticism. Follow live updates.
Starmer backs Rayner for cabinet return
Sir Keir Starmer confirms he wants Angela Rayner back in his cabinet following her resignation. Discover the latest on this political development and the issue of sexism in politics.
Starmer supports Rayner's return to frontline politics
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms he wants Angela Rayner back in his cabinet while highlighting the disproportionate abuse women in politics face. Read the latest Westminster developments.
BBC creates deputy director role after bias row
The BBC plans major restructuring including a deputy director general role and expanded standards panel following internal bias allegations and leadership resignations.
Rosemary Church, Faringdon Historian, Dies Aged 86
Tribute to Rosemary Church, a primary school teacher and dedicated local historian from Faringdon who founded a historical society and co-wrote a guide for researchers. Discover her lasting legacy.
Starmer: Women in politics face more abuse than men
PM Keir Starmer agrees Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces sexist criticism ahead of Budget. Read about the gender bias debate in Westminster and Angela Rayner's potential return.
Starmer wants Rayner back in Cabinet before election
PM Keir Starmer hints at Angela Rayner's cabinet return before the next general election, praising her as a 'social mobility' champion following her September resignation.
Starmer: Rachel Reeves faces sexist abuse as Chancellor
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves, stating she faces disproportionate abuse due to sexism in politics and media. Read his full defence ahead of the Budget.
Trumpism and the Evangelical Perversion of Christianity
Examining how Trump's political tactics parallel the transformation of Jesus's message from radical love to hate and aggression within right-wing evangelical churches.
Minister defends Budget 'shifting sands' amid EV tax fears
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander addresses pre-Budget criticism while declining to deny pay-per-mile EV scheme. Key announcements expected on taxes and cost of living.
Reform's Jailed Ex-Leader 'Ancient History' Says Yusuf
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf dismisses jailed former Wales leader Nathan Gill as 'ancient history'. Gill was sentenced to 10.5 years for taking £40,000 in pro-Russian bribes. Read the full story on the political fallout.
Reeves' Budget: Cost of Living Help and Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to tackle the cost of living crisis in her autumn budget, unveiling a multibillion-pound tax package. Discover the key measures and political reactions.
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.
Will Albanese's caution become his government's weakness?
Author Sean Kelly argues PM Albanese's caution could squander Labor's political opportunity. Explore the risks of pragmatic governance over idealism. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Ashworth Urges Labour to Prioritise Children in Budget
Former shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth demands Labour puts children at the heart of next week's budget, calling for urgent action on poverty and the two-child benefit cap.
Pope Leo XIV's Childhood Revealed in New Documentary
Exclusive look at Pope Leo XIV's childhood through rare family photos and brotherly accounts. Discover how a Chicago boy became a global religious leader.
Johnson calls Covid inquiry 'muddled' and should be filed
Boris Johnson dismisses Covid inquiry findings that government chaos cost 23,000 lives. Read the full report and political fallout from the Hallett investigation.
Labour MPs demand Reeves U-turn on foreign aid cuts
Senior Labour MPs demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves provides a roadmap to restore the UK's foreign aid budget to 0.7% of GNI, warning current cuts risk lives and UK influence.
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