A charity providing starter packs for newborns has reported a "shocking" increase in referrals for its services.Baby Basics, based in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, supplies moses baskets filled with donated bed...

An increase in UK defence spending is part of a "macho agenda of militarization" Northern Ireland's first minister has said.Michelle O'Neill was speaking after the chancellor used her Spring...

Faisal Islam & Tom EspinerGetty ImagesUK car firms are seeking support from the government as hopes fade a deal can be reached with US President Donald Trump over US...

Cemlyn DaviesPolitical correspondent, BBC Wales NewsAdrian BrownePolitical reporter, BBC Wales NewsBBCEluned Morgan: "These decisions the UK government have made"The Welsh government still does not know how welfare cuts announced...

Germany has said it "will not give in" and that Europe must "respond firmly" as US President Donald Trump targets imported cars and car parts with a 25% tax...

The story of this Spring Statement is that welfare has been cut back to make up for a notable rise in the cost of servicing the national debt. There...

The UK economy is now predicted to grow at a much slower pace this year than previously expected, according to the government's official forecaster.Presenting her Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel...

Michele CrossBBC South TodayPA MediaAbout 11.7 million UK employees were furloughed during the pandemicFive years on from the Covid lockdown, some of those who lost out financially are calling...

UK inflation fell by more than expected in February, driven by a drop in the prices of clothes and shoes.Inflation decreased to 2.8%, down from a rate of 3%...

Getty Images"Definitely not a Budget" is the basic message emerging from the Treasury about the chancellor's upcoming economic statement.There will not just be no red box outside Number 11,...

Lucy HookerBBC Business reporterDylan CaulkinDylan Caulkin would like the government to provide more help for young people like himOn Wednesday the chancellor will give an update on her plans...

The prime minister has said he is "deeply concerned" about the closure of Heathrow Airport as a result of a power cut caused by a fire at a nearby...