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BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation

Lawyers for the US president have threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn (£759m).
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 14 2025 05:08    View Full Story...

No-fault evictions to be banned in England from May

The government confirms timeline for reforms to England’s rental market, including ending bidding wars.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 22:31    View Full Story...

Councils warn of 'total collapse' in special needs system

The government is facing political pressure as it tries to reform the "broken" system of support for children with special educational needs.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 14 2025 00:58    View Full Story...

Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales

The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 18:31    View Full Story...

Councils warn of 'total collapse' in special needs system

The government is facing political pressure as it tries to reform the "broken" system of support for children with special educational needs.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 14 2025 00:58    View Full Story...

Peers suggest over 900 changes to assisted dying bill

Experts say the volume is a record, and backers of the bill fear opponents are using delaying tactics.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 19:05    View Full Story...

Met investigating 'tens of grooming gang cases'

Sir Mark warned against using "grooming gangs" as a catch-all term as it covers different offences.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 21:51    View Full Story...

Pat Butcher to return to EastEnders in dementia episode

The beloved character, played by Pam St Clement, returns next month in Nigel's memories from the 90s.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 21:00    View Full Story...

Amber warnings issued ahead of heavy rain from Storm Claudia

Storm Claudia is set to bring heavy and persistent rain to parts of the UK with amber warnings issued with risk of flooding and disruption.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 16:51    View Full Story...

Two-thirds of military women experienced sexualised behaviour, survey says

The behaviours include comments about their appearance, harassment, leering and groping, according to a survey.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 19:57    View Full Story...

Aberdeen to trial alcohol sales at Scottish Premiership match

Supporters will be able to buy alcoholic drinks at the game against Kilmarnock next month.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 22:10    View Full Story...

Plan to allow voters to remove MSPs backed by parliament

Unlike Westminster, Holyrood does not have a mechanism allowing constituents to recall their representatives.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 17:21    View Full Story...

UK billionaire Joe Lewis receives pardon from Trump

The businessman, whose family trust owns Tottenham Hotspur, pleaded guilty in 2024 to insider trading as part of a deal with prosecutors.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 19:41    View Full Story...

Starmer's chief of staff McSweeney not leaving role over briefing war, BBC told

The PM's top aide was not involved "directly or indirectly" in briefings against cabinet ministers, sources tell the BBC.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 17:20    View Full Story...

Watch: How the BBC works... in under two minutes

Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 19:08    View Full Story...

'We should have acted earlier', says BBC chair Samir Shah

Shah was asked why the corporation did not investigate concerns around the editing of a BBC documentary earlier.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 10 2025 14:27    View Full Story...

Ros Atkins on... how the BBC is run

The BBC's analysis editor looks at how the organisation works - to understand why two bosses quit over the weekend.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 20:53    View Full Story...

King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday service silence at Cenotaph

King Charles III laid a wreath at the monument in central London as the nation remembered its war dead.
BBC News - Published Sun Nov 9 2025 12:22    View Full Story...

'I could hardly walk' - the issue that affects one in five mums

Two mothers who experienced pelvic girdle pain say being aware of the risk will help people seek treatment.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 14 2025 01:21    View Full Story...

The TikTok mum helping others from her son's hospital bedside

Kirsty Grandison is using social media to share her experience of caring for her severely brain damaged son.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 22:43    View Full Story...

The Papers: 'BBC's apology to Trump' and '84 in, 113 out' on migrants deal

The BBC's apology to Donald Trump and stricter asylum reforms dominate Friday's papers.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 14 2025 01:55    View Full Story...

TikTok award winner Max: 'It takes me hours to make the content you scroll on the toilet'

Max Klymenko won creator of the year while Bemi Orojuogun, better known as bus aunty, won video of the year.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 14 2025 01:11    View Full Story...

Mahmood expected to adopt 'temporary stays only' rule for successful asylum seekers

The Home Secretary is expected to announce asylum seekers can only stay in the UK temporarily.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 14 2025 05:13    View Full Story...

Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?

Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 14 2025 00:07    View Full Story...

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Resident doctors in England are striking between 14 and 19 November, in their 13th walkout since 2023.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 13:58    View Full Story...

Royal escort motorcyclist cleared over pedestrian's death

Met Police officer PC Christopher Harrison was accused of causing death by careless driving.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 16:16    View Full Story...

Man admits causing 70-year-old pedestrian's death

John Taggart, 36, was driving in the Millfield junction area of the city when he hit Paul Marshall last September.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 17:51    View Full Story...

Bosses of smallest councils to get huge pay rises

The chief executive of Scotland's smallest council will get £32,000 extra next year, a 24% rise.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 22:47    View Full Story...

Suspected fake officer at Remembrance event prompts investigation

Members of the Royal Naval Association in Llandudno spotted a man wearing an unusual uniform.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 22:57    View Full Story...

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