New government proposals could potentially put millions of defined benefit pension scheme members at risk. The plans would allow companies to dip into surplus pension funds, with a 25% tax charge applied to any withdrawals.The proposal, set to be detailed this spring, is part of a broader initiative led by...

Prince Harry reportedly stayed near his brother Prince William during his recent visit to the UK, hoping it might help mend their relationship. He stayed at the Coworth Park hotel in Ascot, Berkshire, during his short trip for a High Court hearing about his police protection. The hotel is very...

Labour is worried that more than 80 of its MPs could lose their seats in the next general election because of planned cuts to disability benefits. A study shows that nearly 200 Labour MPs won by fewer votes than the number of people receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in their...

Rosemere do Nascimento Silva was very excited about her wedding day. She was 32 years old and lived in São Paulo, Brazil. She was going to marry her fiancé, Udirley Damasceno, and had planned something very special for the big day.Rosemere wanted to surprise everyone by arriving at the wedding...

Labour has lost two local council by-elections in places where they’re usually strong. This is seen as a big setback for Sir Keir Starmer’s party just weeks before the local elections in May.In Longdendale, which is part of Tameside Council, Reform UK — the party linked to Nigel Farage —...

People have always been fascinated by drama in the royal family. When it comes to King Charles and Prince William, the big question has never really been whether William will become king—it’s more about when it will happen. Even while Queen Elizabeth was still alive, many people were already talking...

Britain’s Border Force and the French Navy have been caught in a conversation about giving back life jackets that were handed to migrants crossing the English Channel. A leaked audio recording reportedly captured this exchange, where someone aboard the British vessel Typhoon offered to return the jackets to the French....

Ever wondered what really happens during a CT scan? Turns out, there's a lot more going on behind the scenes than most people realize — and when you see the machine without its outer cover, it's kind of scary.A CT scan, short for computerized tomography, uses X-rays to create detailed...

A couple returning to the UK from a holiday in Tenerife ended up being taken off their Ryanair flight by police after a disagreement over paying for some snacks.Ann-Marie Murray, who is 55, and her partner were flying to Bristol on 28 March. During the flight, they ordered some food...

A man who was very sick and knew he was going to die soon chose to end his life with medical help. Before he passed away, he invited the BBC to speak with him and be there during his final moments. He wanted to share why he made that decision.In...