Summary
The UK government plans to remove the cap on child benefits, which limits financial help to two children per family. This change could cost around £3.5 billion. Meanwhile, there are investigations into arson attacks linked to the UK politician Sir Keir Starmer with possible connections to Russia.
Key Facts
- The UK government plans to eliminate the two-child benefit cap.
- Removing the cap could cost about £3.5 billion.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage may also commit to scrapping this cap and restoring full winter payments.
- Arson attacks connected to Sir Keir Starmer are under investigation for possible Russian involvement.
- Three men, two Ukrainians and one Romanian, are charged in connection to these fires.
- Sir Alan Bates, a former postmaster, criticizes the government over Post Office scandal compensation issues.
- Strictly star Wynne Evans apologized for a comment he made on the show, denying any sexist intention.
