The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.

New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.

Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

The triple lock has come under scrutiny as the number of pensioners rises making the policy more expensive.

The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.