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MPs back move to release files on Andrew's appointment as trade envoy

The former prince travelled the globe as the UK's trade representative between 2001 and 2011.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 17:55 View Full Story...

GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 16:05 View Full Story...

Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month

Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 12:45 View Full Story...

BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony

The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 15:11 View Full Story...

UK finally welcomes milder weather after rainy start to 2026

How high will temperatures reach and how long will stay mild? Darren Bett has the details.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 20:20 View Full Story...

Reform by-election activist suspended over posts

Adam Mitula, who has been campaigning ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election, made the posts on X.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 18:56 View Full Story...

'Serious failure' to arrest triple killer on warrant

Valdo Calocane killed three people and seriously injured three others in Nottingham on 13 June 2023.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 18:28 View Full Story...

Sturgeon accused Salmond of 'revenge mission' against her government

Sturgeon made the remark during an interview when she was being investigated over claims she misled parliament.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 18:04 View Full Story...

Ex-Nigerian minister confronted tycoons who bribed her, court told

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 19:42 View Full Story...

Court backlog will continue to rise even with new reforms, Lammy says

The justice secretary says every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 18:21 View Full Story...

BBL death investigation dropped after suspect dies

Mum-of-five Alice Webb died in 2024 after becoming unwell following cosmetic treatment.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 15:55 View Full Story...

Watch: Lord Mandelson arrives at home after being released on bail

Lord Mandelson has been released pending further investigation, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 04:16 View Full Story...

Watch: Highlights from the Baftas 2026

One Battle After Another took home best film and Hamnet also saw success in the outstanding British film category.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 22 2026 22:07 View Full Story...

What happens next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?

The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning on Thursday 19 February.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 20 2026 18:32 View Full Story...

Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested

The former prince spent the day at a police station in Norfolk, before being released under investigation.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 19 2026 22:20 View Full Story...

'I wanted to save her life' - the moment twin sisters learned they were identical

The surprise discovery meant Grace Leggett could not be a stem cell donor for her sister Caitlin.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 15:00 View Full Story...

Lord Mandelson arrest - how did we get here?

It comes after the ex-Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 03:02 View Full Story...

'I don't want him going abroad to die' says mum of son's assisted dying wish

Shelley Herniman was against Noah's wish for an assisted death but his suffering changed her mind.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 06:26 View Full Story...

'A conman stole my money and bought his wife a 10-carat diamond ring'

US victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a gang of UK and Irish nationals, known as The Travelling Conmen.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 00:00 View Full Story...

The 102-year-old kitman who left his mark on the World Cup

Charlie O'Leary was the Republic of Ireland kitman, but his influence extends to football across the island.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 06:13 View Full Story...

The key changes being made to special educational needs - at a glance

The government has set out broad changes it will make to the SEND system in England in the coming years.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 12:47 View Full Story...

What happened to Arlene? The 30-year mystery of a murder without a body

Arlene Fraser's husband Nat is serving life for murder - but her family is still seeking answers about what happened to her body.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 06:16 View Full Story...

Man 'caused wife's death by controlling her', jury told

Christopher Trybus denies the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird who took her own life in 2017.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 15:07 View Full Story...

Pathologist says Natalie McNally endured prolonged assault

Natalie McNally was pregnant at the time she was killed at her home in December 2022.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 20:24 View Full Story...

Sturgeon accused Salmond of 'revenge mission' against her government

Sturgeon made the remark during an interview when she was being investigated over claims she misled parliament.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 18:04 View Full Story...

Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate

The global levy comes in at 10%, lower than the rate the president had threatened at the weekend.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 17:35 View Full Story...

Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown

There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 06:01 View Full Story...

Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order

Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 10:39 View Full Story...

Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers

Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 12:36 View Full Story...

Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings

The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 13:33 View Full Story...

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 00:10 View Full Story...

Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'

The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 03:20 View Full Story...

FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund

The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 01:18 View Full Story...

Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud

The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 16:43 View Full Story...

When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 13:02 View Full Story...

No 10 says ‘nothing off the table’ over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit

Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 18:34 View Full Story...

Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms

Ted Sarandos says his company's offer is better for industry growth as it is "buying assets we don't currently have".
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 12:21 View Full Story...

Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals

The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 21:12 View Full Story...

Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban

Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 12:59 View Full Story...

Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings

Ofcom's £1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 11:27 View Full Story...

What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?

After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 07:29 View Full Story...

How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm

More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 00:40 View Full Story...

The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes

Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 22 2026 16:55 View Full Story...

'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment

Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 22 2026 03:37 View Full Story...

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%

After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 22 2026 08:08 View Full Story...

Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games

As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 21 2026 01:30 View Full Story...

Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?

If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 20 2026 16:25 View Full Story...

MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest

A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 22 2026 06:00 View Full Story...

KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge

Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 20 2026 16:17 View Full Story...

Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus

The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 20 2026 12:13 View Full Story...

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration

Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 20 2026 13:25 View Full Story...

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies

The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 20 2026 17:35 View Full Story...

Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?

Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 00:01 View Full Story...

How do you modernise mango farming?

India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 20 2026 00:05 View Full Story...

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 19 2026 00:16 View Full Story...

Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood

Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 17 2026 00:03 View Full Story...

Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 09:50 View Full Story...

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 13 2026 00:04 View Full Story...

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 12 2026 14:11 View Full Story...

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?

As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 13 2026 00:05 View Full Story...

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00 View Full Story...

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 10 2026 00:03 View Full Story...

Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?

What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 17 2026 15:05 View Full Story...

How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland

Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 10 2026 06:25 View Full Story...

Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets

Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 23:01 View Full Story...

Everything you need to know about the new school uniform law

New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 19:09 View Full Story...

What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?

BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 16:21 View Full Story...

Clothing bank faces closure as donations fall

Clothing Coventry has been operating since 2020, and needs £50,000 a year to keep the doors open.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 06:29 View Full Story...

'It's cheaper to ship gluten-free food from the UK'

A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 06:44 View Full Story...

Funding approved to reduce cold deaths

Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 22 2026 13:26 View Full Story...

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 11 2026 01:26 View Full Story...

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 00:03 View Full Story...

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 29 2025 15:14 View Full Story...

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 25 2025 00:00 View Full Story...

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 21 2025 08:03 View Full Story...

When the retail staff can't help you

This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 20 2026 12:53 View Full Story...

Why youth unemployment is rising

Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 17 2026 19:47 View Full Story...

File on 4 Investigates

Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 17 2026 06:00 View Full Story...

Why you should consider switching bank accounts

Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 13 2026 15:49 View Full Story...

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