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Mahmood defends overhaul of 'out of control' asylum system

Under the plans, refugee status will become temporary and new capped "safe and legal routes" into the UK will be created.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 23:34    View Full Story...

Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast

The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 16:05    View Full Story...

Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government

Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 21:19    View Full Story...

Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online

It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 00:00    View Full Story...

China's investment spree in UK gave it access to military-grade technology, BBC told

Tens of billions of pounds has been spent by the Chinese in the UK since 2000, Panorama has learned.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 05:49    View Full Story...

Parents arrested after complaining about school on WhatsApp say police have paid £20k

A couple unlawfully arrested over complaints about their child's school say police have paid them damages.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 16:51    View Full Story...

'She's cuter than me,' says Renée Zellweger on new Bridget Jones statue

A new statue celebrating the character was unveiled in London's Leicester Square on Monday.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 14:00    View Full Story...

Joshua to fight YouTube star Paul in December

YouTuber Jake Paul will fight ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout in December.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 13:07    View Full Story...

Gangs buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods

These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 05:47    View Full Story...

Secret of a long life? Whiskey, says 107-year-old war veteran

Norman Irwin, who is 107-years-old, was joined by his family and friends at his care home in Coleraine to celebrate.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 15:09    View Full Story...

Bake Off winner and Strictly star John Whaite reveals steroid addiction

The Strictly runner-up says he began taking steroids because he was unhappy with his body.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 15:56    View Full Story...

British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts

Joseph O'Connor, from Liverpool, hacked more than 130 accounts in July 2020 to promote a Bitcoin scam.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 14:25    View Full Story...

Cold snap brings chance of snow for some as flood clear-up continues

Storm Claudia moved away on Sunday after delivering over a month's worth of rain to parts of England and Wales.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 10:45    View Full Story...

Premature birth can be incredibly lonely, says Beatrice

The princess appeared on a podcast ahead of World Prematurity Day for premature birth research charity Borne.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 00:00    View Full Story...

Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London

Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 15:45    View Full Story...

BBC at scene of severe flooding after Storm Claudia

A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 15 2025 13:39    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...

'Labour asylum mutiny begins' and 'crackdown' on ticket touts

The home secretary's "sweeping changes" to asylum laws are leading almost every front page on Tuesday.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 01:33    View Full Story...

Unprecedented plan for asylum system sees government walk tightrope

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan is unprecedented and marks an enormous change in policy, writes Dominic Casciani.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 22:50    View Full Story...

Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us'

The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy".
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 05:47    View Full Story...

Three things you can do if your child's friends annoy you

It's tempting to tell your child they can't hang out with a friend, but that often won't solve the problem.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 00:30    View Full Story...

'Sweeping reforms to asylum rules' and 'New humiliation for Andrew'

Monday's papers lead with the home secretary's announcement in regards to asylum seekers in the UK.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 05:08    View Full Story...

How my on-air 'brain fog' moment sparked a big debate

When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 00:06    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...

Bin bags are piling up on this street - residents have had enough

Bin bags put on the pavement for collection leave neighbourhoods worse places to live and work.
BBC News - Published Sun Nov 16 2025 01:02    View Full Story...

Fuelled by fear, Benn ends 35-year wait for revenge

Conor Benn achieves something his father Nigel was unable to do by beating a Eubank in a dominant rematch.
BBC News - Published Sun Nov 16 2025 06:37    View Full Story...

Agency staff covering Birmingham bin dispute vote to strike

Members of the Unite union vote to join picket lines in the long-running stand-off from December.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 19:35    View Full Story...

'Our loved ones died in a hotel crush - the years of legal wait is more trauma'

Family and friends of three teenagers who died at the Greenvale Hotel in 2019 say they feel "left in the dark" over legal delays in the case.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 00:06    View Full Story...

Snow and ice warnings come into force across Scotland

The Met Office warns conditions will turn colder this week with multiple snow and ice warnings in place.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 22:55    View Full Story...

Ruined furniture dumped as town calls for better flood defences

Businesses and residents in Monmouthshire are picking up the pieces following severe flooding.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 22:46    View Full Story...

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