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UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out

Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 11:26    View Full Story...

Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations

They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 17:04    View Full Story...

Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe

The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 12:57    View Full Story...

Lost Doctor Who episodes found in 'eclectic' collection

The Doctor's assistant Peter Purves was invited to a screening of the episodes in Leicester.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 09:52    View Full Story...

Ex-Arsenal star to deny rape charges, court hears

Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 11:48    View Full Story...

Man's blue skin A&E panic was just bed sheet dye

Tommy Lynch rushed to hospital when he woke with blue skin but it turned out to be from his sheets.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 06:15    View Full Story...

I was jailed while pregnant during Post Office scandal. I'm still waiting for compensation

Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 09:12    View Full Story...

Planters demoralised as council mows down 30k bulbs

The city council is investigating after the bulbs were mowed over by staff days after being planted.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 11:31    View Full Story...

Son urges global leaders to help Iran detainees

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January 2025 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 16:15    View Full Story...

Husband who killed wife and buried her in the garden jailed for life

Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the "cold-blooded murder" of Paria Veisi.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 12:54    View Full Story...

Glasgow Central Station closed until next week during demolition work

Glasgow City Council teams have started to break down the "highly dangerous" remains of the Union Corner building next to the station.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 16:42    View Full Story...

MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty

The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 01:47    View Full Story...

TV's Carol Vorderman 'wouldn't say no' to a career in politics

The former BBC Radio Wales presenter says she would stand as an independent.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 11:55    View Full Story...

Iran war increases importance of good UK-Ireland relations

The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 15:52    View Full Story...

King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs

Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 03:04    View Full Story...

Romance conman posed as MI6 and BBC worker to scam women out of £50k

"Selfish and narcissistic" Rodney Ade Roberts is jailed for more than five years for scamming three women.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 08:56    View Full Story...

Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note

Emma Soames rejected Nigel Farage's statement that the currency change was "wokery".
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 02:00    View Full Story...

Mayor to consider new charges for SUVs in London

The plan is part the mayor's strategy to stop death and serious injury on London's roads by 2041.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 11:09    View Full Story...

Boy in court over stabbing of teen girl at school

Armed police were sent to the scene and pictured as they entered classrooms.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 13:34    View Full Story...

Watch: Fire crews fight blaze near Glasgow Central Station

The dome of a neighbouring building has collapsed as ScotRail says no trains will operate in or out of the station on Monday.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 00:53    View Full Story...

UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 8 2026 11:13    View Full Story...

The karting track where F1 drivers race

Kimi Antonelli is just one of the many F1 drivers who have honed their skills on a 'challenging" track.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 7 2026 12:08    View Full Story...

Reporter told police about Ian Huntley's troubling tale

Journalist Brian Farmer recalls the day an interview with murderer Ian Huntley raised deep suspicion.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 28 2026 13:22    View Full Story...

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 10:58    View Full Story...

'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war

Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 10:56    View Full Story...

How long will the cold weather last?

Friday feels noticeably colder. Helen Willetts explains why there's been a change in temperature and looks at how long it may last.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 09:54    View Full Story...

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying

For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 17:22    View Full Story...

Driver jailed for Eid crash that killed girl, four

Javonnie Tavener is sentenced over the crash that killed Mayar Yahia in April 2024.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 15:57    View Full Story...

Texts show Natalie McNally considered breaking up with murder accused

Natalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she died at her home in Lurgan in December 2022.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 13:05    View Full Story...

Glasgow Central Station closed until next week during demolition work

Glasgow City Council teams have started to break down the "highly dangerous" remains of the Union Corner building next to the station.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 16:42    View Full Story...

Husband who killed wife and buried her in the garden jailed for life

Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the "cold-blooded murder" of Paria Veisi.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 12:54    View Full Story...

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