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Reith lecturer accuses BBC of censorship over Trump edit
Dutch historian Rutger Bregman hits out at corporation after US president threatens to sue over ‘Panorama’ documentary
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Rachel Reeves decides against cutting VAT on energy bills in Budget
Chancellor expected to continue with support package for households, including easing of electricity costs
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The politics of scrapping the two-child benefit cap
Government’s decision on controversial policy will again highlight complexity of Britain’s welfare system
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US retail sales growth slowed in September
Initial release of data had been postponed because of federal government shutdown
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Russia signals it could reject modified US peace plan for Ukraine
Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov suggests Moscow would walk away from proposal that differs substantially from Alaska talks
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UK sugar tax to be extended to more soft drinks and milkshakes
Move comes after brands change recipes to avoid levy
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Europeans scramble to protect their own security after jolt of Ukraine plan
Elements of US peace proposal would give Russia sway over continent’s defence arrangements




