Entries by BBC News

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says

Bridget Phillipson does not not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost".

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Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that

Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience.

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Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that

Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience.

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Excellent or awful – why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion

A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree.

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Excellent or awful – why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion

A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree.

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Excellent or awful – why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion

A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree.

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Labour might be down, but it’s not necessarily out – voters reflect on a year in power

What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Council tax plan could ‘reduce’ help for poorest

To save money, Durham County Council is proposing changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

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Charity warns of unprecedented food demand

A charity which gives free or cheap food to those who need it says it is struggling to meet demand.

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Crying at work: A sign of strength, weakness or just being human?

After Chancellor Rachel Reeves cried in parliament this week, how acceptable is it to show emotion at work?

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