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Starmer will fight attempts to replace him, allies say

Allies of the prime minister are worried his job might be under immediate threat.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 20:56    View Full Story...

Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants

The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 23:24    View Full Story...

UK toy sales up as 'kidults' buy Lego and Pokémon

Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls.
BBC News - Published Wed Nov 12 2025 00:03    View Full Story...

Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation

Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 18:24    View Full Story...

NHS manager who groomed young girls on Snapchat jailed for 28 years for rape and abuse

Paul Lipscombe used fake names and lied about his age to win over his victims.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 16:28    View Full Story...

BBC must fight to restore trust, Nandy tells MPs

The culture secretary tells MPs the BBC “has faced criticism from all sides”, as Donald Trump threatens to sue for $1bn over a documentary edit.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 21:08    View Full Story...

Northern Lights set to dazzle UK this week due to possible 'severe' geomagnetic storm

Activity on the surface of the Sun means the chance of the Northern Lights shining over the UK is high this week as Elizabeth Rizzini explains.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 18:02    View Full Story...

Robert De Niro 'proud' of his new Manchester link

The Joker, Raging Bull and The Irishman star praises "creative, passionate and strong" Manchester.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 19:56    View Full Story...

Reform calls for review into BBC and Plaid relationship

Reform highlighted the party's leader and head of political strategy, both who worked for the BBC.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 20:04    View Full Story...

Andrew shuts down Pitch@Palace business

The closure of the former prince's start-up competition Pitch@Palace marks his step away from public life
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 17:15    View Full Story...

Nurses penalised for trans complaint, says lawyer

Closing submissions are being made in an employment tribunal brought by eight female nurses.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 17:42    View Full Story...

Man interviewed by police over Bob Vylan set

The interview is part of an investigation into chants about Israel Defence Forces at the festival.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 22:23    View Full Story...

Lucy Letby public inquiry report further delayed

A report examining neonatal nurse Lucy Letby's crimes is now expected to be published "after Easter".
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 19:09    View Full Story...

Catherine and Queen lay Armistice Day wreaths as nation pays tribute

The Queen and the Princess of Wales have joined services to mark Armistice Day in the UK.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 22:16    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...

'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...

Watch: How Tim Davie addressed BBC controversies over the years

The BBC's director general Tim Davie has resigned over Trump documentary edit.
BBC News - Published Sun Nov 9 2025 19:52    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...

The Papers: 'Defiant Davie' and 'Reeves blamed over jobs bloodbath'

BBC director general Tim Davie addressing staff and the rise of the jobless rate dominate Wednesday's papers.
BBC News - Published Wed Nov 12 2025 01:13    View Full Story...

Roseburn Path: What is the row over a new Edinburgh tram line about?

A public consultation on plans to build a new tram line along a popular cycle route closes on Monday.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 22:53    View Full Story...

'My parents' hostage nightmare never ends'

The son of a British couple detained in Iran is urging officials to do more to secure their release.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 17:58    View Full Story...

Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion jailed over £5bn Bitcoin stash

Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 15:44    View Full Story...

The WW1 piper who marched through gas, bullets and bombs to save his regiment

Daniel Laidlaw was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in the face of battle.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 06:16    View Full Story...

Matt Smith and Nick Cave on bringing sex addict salesman to life in TV drama

The musician's tale of sex, guilt and grief has been reimagined as a TV series starring Matt Smith.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 00:31    View Full Story...

'I use buy now, pay later for groceries and other essentials. I'm £3k in debt'

Debt organisations say more people are seeking help after using loan apps to pay for everyday items.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 03:20    View Full Story...

Watchdog examines assault linked to train stabbings

A man says he was attacked by someone carrying a knife a month before the train attacks.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 17:41    View Full Story...

Student nurses to learn how to spot domestic abuse signs in UK first

Nurses who complete the programme will receive a badge to let patients know they can confide in them.
BBC News - Published Wed Nov 12 2025 00:01    View Full Story...

Why Scotland's teachers want 90 minutes back

Scotland's teachers are preparing to vote on industrial action over workload and time spent in front of pupils.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 22:48    View Full Story...

'My son, 4, has childhood dementia - I'm heartbroken'

Tammy McDaid is raising funds to help her make memories with her son Tate.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 11 2025 22:57    View Full Story...

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