More than 130 MPs, including 120 Labour backbenchers, are opposing the government’s benefits bill.
Month: June 2025
Rogue bears’ honey supply replenished by donations
The boss of a wildlife park where two bears escaped and gorged on honey thanks people for donations.
More people buying electric cars and heat pumps than ever before
But the Climate Change Committee warns there’s still a long way to go for the UK to reach net zero by 2050.
Three network phone calls down but data still working
The phone operator said it was “aware of an issue affecting voice services” and apologised for disruption.
New reward to find murdered British backpacker’s remains
Police have announced a new reward to find Peter Falconio body, 24 years on from his outback murder.
Post Office scandal victims claims not chased due to harassment fears
The government has been criticised for not chasing up sub-postmasters to apply for compensation
More Labour MPs join benefit revolt despite ministers’ appeals
More than 130 MPs have signed an amendment opposing the government’s welfare reform legislation.
UK aircraft carrier in Indo-Pacific on rare deployment
The BBC speaks to Commodore James Blackmore, commander of the UK carrier strike group, on deployment in Indo-Pacific.
Prison officer shot in ‘revenge plot’, jury told
Lenny Scott was ambushed in what prosecutors claim was an “act of retaliation”, a trial hears.
‘A slap in the face’ – Asos bans shoppers for making too many returns
The retailer has been cracking down on customers with high return rates – but some say it is unfair.