Men make sacrifices many women don't for top jobs, Farage says // Men are prepared to sacrifice family lives for successful careers in a way many women aren't, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said.
Government to fall short of housing target, figures suggest // The government will not get close to the extra homes needed to hit its housing target in England, official figures suggest.
Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK // The world has changed, said the chancellor - and hours later it did, again.
It is a phrase that has become a familiar one at Westminster in the last few days and the line used to justify the shift in priorities and spending cuts Rachel Reeves announced in her Spring Statement.
Baby Reindeer leads Bafta TV nominations // The stars and creatives behind controversial Netflix drama Baby Reindeer are leading the charge at this year's Bafta TV awards with eight nominations.
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart join Avengers: Doomsday cast // X-Men stars Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart are reprising their roles by joining the cast of Marvel's forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
Malcolm in the Middle's brother recast for revival // Popular US sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is set to return for a four-episode special on Disney+ - but with one notable absentee.
Premier League to have two summer transfer windows due to Club World Cup // The Premier League has announced it will have two transfer windows this summer to allow Manchester City and Chelsea to sign players before the Club World Cup.
Littler wins again to stretch Premier League lead // Luke Littler strengthened his position at the top of the Premier League table with victory on night eight in Newcastle.
'Raducanu needs lasting plan to build on Miami progress' // Emma Raducanu is starting to play like it is 2021. The Briton, who won 10 matches in straight sets to clinch the US Open title, had not been able to win more than three in a row until this week’s Miami Open.
UK not entering trade war with US, says Starmer // The UK will not be "jumping into a trade war" with the US over Donald Trump's plans to place 25% import taxes on cars entering America, the prime minister has said.
'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit' // Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered an update on her plans for the economy on Wednesday, announcing cuts to welfare and the civil service, but also increased spending on defence.
Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October // Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out her plans for the UK economy in her Spring Statement and is on track to meet her self-imposed rules on the public finances, which she has said are "non-negotiable".
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