Winter fuel payments stopped for 9.3 million people before government U-turn
Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.
Month: September 2025
Cafe owner helping others in memory of friend
Owner Sam Elliott says she gave up drugs after the death of her friend due to crack cocaine use.
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.
JLR could face disruption until November after cyber hack, claim sources
The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer.
Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit
Google’s president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are “profound opportunities in the UK”.
Wedgwood factory in 90-day pause after low demand
The pottery firm’s Barlaston site will pause production from 29 September, with 70 workers on temporary leave.
How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?
The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.
Appeals court blocks Trump from firing Fed’s Lisa Cook, setting stage for SCOTUS clash
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from immediately firing Lisa Cook…
House Republicans honor Charlie Kirk while Dem leaders skip Capitol prayer vigil
House Speaker Mike Johnson led a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk inside the Capitol’s Statuary Hall on Monday evening that…
Republican governor targeted by Democrats launches re-election bid in key battleground
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo of Nevada on Monday kicked off his 2026 re-election campaign in the crucial western battleground state.…