Child-related benefits lift 150,000 children out of poverty, ESRI finds

Forecast of 165,000 children at risk of poverty in 2025

10th, June 2025, 11:01pm

Police use water cannon to disperse protesters after second night of unrest in Ballymena

Riot police deployed as petrol bombs and masonry thrown at PSNI officers in Co Antrim town

10th, June 2025, 10:51pm

T20 Cricket

All the big moments from the final men’s T20 clash between England and West Indies.

10th, June 2025, 10:33pm

Up to 100,000 homes per year needed to address deficit by 2030, committee told

Department of Housing suggestion that commission’s recommendations were under way ‘not true in any meaningful sense’

10th, June 2025, 10:15pm

US ambassador to Israel suggests Muslim countries should give up land for Palestinian state

President Donald Trump's ambassador to Israel also told the BBC a two-state solution was "an aspirational goal".

10th, June 2025, 09:54pm

England make history as they seal T20 clean sweep against Windies

Ben Duckett hit a magnificent 84 as England make their highest T20 score at home to ease to a 37-run victory against West Indies and secure a 3-0 series win in Southampton.

10th, June 2025, 09:50pm

Spending Review to shape Scotland's priorities for years to come

Announcements from Chancellor Rachel Reeves later will have a significant effect on public spending in Scotland.

10th, June 2025, 09:44pm

Chris Mason: Chancellor left with little wiggle room

The chancellor's focus on the NHS and defence will mean a spending squeeze elsewhere, writes the BBC's political editor.

10th, June 2025, 09:32pm

Chris Mason: Prioritising the NHS and defence gives little room for manoeuvre elsewhere

The chancellor's focus on the NHS and defence will mean a spending squeeze elsewhere, writes the BBC's political editor.

10th, June 2025, 09:32pm

Reeves to set out spending plans up to next election

The chancellor will allocate funds for the NHS, education, investment projects and other priorities.

10th, June 2025, 09:32pm