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Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Corbyn

Former Labour leader Corbyn has not yet confirmed his involvement to the BBC.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 22:40 View Full Story...

The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets

Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 22:19 View Full Story...

Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave after visas end, MPs say

The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 00:34 View Full Story...

No end in sight for bin strike after six months

People in the UK's second city talk of living through months of strikes and rubbish piling up.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 02:27 View Full Story...

Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches

The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 00:11 View Full Story...

Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock

The football world is mourning the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, in a car crash.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 19:08 View Full Story...

Sabbath guitarist admits nerves ahead of farewell

Tony Iommi says Sabbath's final gig will be like nothing the band has done before.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 03:23 View Full Story...

I had a tough day, says Rachel Reeves after Commons tears

The chancellor says she had been dealing with a "personal issue" but was still "cracking on with the job".
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 15:11 View Full Story...

Reeves bounces back after tears but challenges remain

The chancellor draws a line under excruciating episode but still faces the same problems, writes Henry Zeffman.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 16:49 View Full Story...

MI5 false evidence was a serious failing, Cooper says

The home secretary says the government accepts the high court’s ruling that an independent investigation should take place.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 19:42 View Full Story...

BBC senior staff told to 'step back' from duties following row

No "high risk" music acts will be broadcast live in the future after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 14:26 View Full Story...

Universal UK could feature Europe's tallest rides

New plans show the theme park firm wants to compete with attractions across Europe.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 17:31 View Full Story...

Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS

The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 17:29 View Full Story...

Labour plans further Right to Buy restrictions

Tenants will also face longer to qualify, under government plans for the social home discount scheme.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 17:29 View Full Story...

Ryanair increases size limits for free cabin bags

The increase comes as the EU mandates a universal minimum size for free underseat bags.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 17:32 View Full Story...

Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beautician

As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 10:36 View Full Story...

Labour peer dies while swimming in river

Lord David Lipsey previously worked as a journalist and Downing Street adviser.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 17:17 View Full Story...

Watch: New dinosaur species added to museum's collection

A dinosaur roughly the size of a labrador has been reclassified as a new species and gone on display.
BBC News - Published Sun Jun 29 2025 08:16 View Full Story...

Benedict Cumberbatch went 'under the fence' at Glasto

Simon Pegg and Benedict Cumberbatch have been sharing their early memories of Glastonbury Festival.
BBC News - Published Sat Jun 28 2025 16:14 View Full Story...

Artist turns 3,000 bucket hats into giant Oasis mural

An artist says his hands are in pain after creating a portrait of the Gallagher brothers using 3,000 bucket hats.
BBC News - Published Sat Jun 28 2025 16:58 View Full Story...

Lambretta fans gather for the 34th Euro Jamboree

More than 1,000 scooter riders from around the world descended on Ayr.
BBC News - Published Sun Jun 29 2025 10:41 View Full Story...

The Papers: 'Devastating tragedy' and 'Doctor in your pocket'

Most of Friday's front pages feature the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 01:25 View Full Story...

A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing

With the economy, immigration, education, welfare and health high on the agenda, has Sir Keir Starmer's top team met their pledges?
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 00:00 View Full Story...

Your new banknote ideas - from British Bulldogs to Fawlty Towers

The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 00:04 View Full Story...

The curious case of the British jet stuck in India

A state-of-the-art F-35B has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram airport for nearly three weeks.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 23:45 View Full Story...

As medics worked to save my dad, people shared photos online

As Eve's father was being treated at the scene of a crash, those around her were taking photos.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 06:03 View Full Story...

No end in sight for bin strike after six months

People in the UK's second city talk of living through months of strikes and rubbish piling up.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 02:27 View Full Story...

Fire crews tackle trailer blaze at Fife circus

The show at the circus had began not long before a fire broke out at a trailer near the big tent.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 20:49 View Full Story...

Cardiff ready to host Oasis' first gig in 16 years

Fans flock from across the world as the famous brothers reunite for their first gig since 2009.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 23:02 View Full Story...

Longer sentences needed for non-fatal strangulation, says victim

Donna Louise Todd said sentencing for non-fatal strangulation is too lenient, and in her case believes "justice was not served".
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 00:01 View Full Story...

Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave after visas end, MPs say

The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 00:34 View Full Story...

What have tariffs really done to the US economy?

As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 00:03 View Full Story...

Your new banknote ideas - from British Bulldogs to Fawlty Towers

The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 00:04 View Full Story...

Viral band finds itself at the centre of AI claims and hoaxes

Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 00:07 View Full Story...

Ryanair increases size limits for free cabin bags

The increase comes as the EU mandates a universal minimum size for free underseat bags.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 17:32 View Full Story...

'I'm being paid to fix issues caused by AI'

Businesses that rush to use AI to write content or computer code, often have to pay humans to fix it.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 00:04 View Full Story...

Strong jump in US jobs as economy defies expectations

Hiring in the US defied expectations with 147,000 jobs added last month, official figures show.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 16:16 View Full Story...

UK borrowing costs fall as investors' nerves ease

The cost of UK government borrowing falls and the pound rallies as the PM says he works "in lockstep" with Rachel Reeves.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 19:05 View Full Story...

Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around

The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 00:00 View Full Story...

Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk

An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 12:48 View Full Story...

Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike

Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 09:44 View Full Story...

'£54k to rent five phones is killing my business'

A BBC investigation uncovers the crippling costs of telecoms services faced by small firms.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 06:12 View Full Story...

Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately

The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 02:09 View Full Story...

Five things we now know about the fire that shut Heathrow down

A report into a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day has been released - what are the key findings?
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 18:29 View Full Story...

Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam

The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 23:49 View Full Story...

Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 more jobs as it invests in AI

The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 12:28 View Full Story...

Heathrow considering legal action against National Grid over fire that caused shutdown

An investigation finds National Grid had been aware of a problem at a substation since 2018.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 14:12 View Full Story...

Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help

The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 00:00 View Full Story...

Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a row

Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration has been blamed for the collapse in sales.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 15:30 View Full Story...

Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms

It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called "Liberation Day" in April.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 05:33 View Full Story...

Borrowing costs jump and pound falls on Chancellor's tears

Markets react after a tearful appearance by Rachel Reeves in parliament after welfare reform u-turn.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 20:04 View Full Story...

TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal

The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 09:11 View Full Story...

Government wins vote on watered-down welfare bill after concessions

MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 06:33 View Full Story...

Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles

The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 05:12 View Full Story...

Workers face two-year wait for several new rights

Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.
BBC News - Published Tue Jul 1 2025 17:14 View Full Story...

M&S should be 'fully online' within four weeks, says boss

The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.
BBC News - Published Tue Jul 1 2025 13:59 View Full Story...

Energy bills fall £11 a month but may not stay lower

Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.
BBC News - Published Tue Jul 1 2025 10:27 View Full Story...

Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger

Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 00:07 View Full Story...

The bridge changing lives and boosting business

The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.
BBC News - Published Tue Jul 1 2025 00:03 View Full Story...

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards
BBC News - Published Sun Jun 29 2025 23:57 View Full Story...

The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing

US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.
BBC News - Published Mon Jun 30 2025 00:02 View Full Story...

Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand

The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.
BBC News - Published Thu Jun 26 2025 07:43 View Full Story...

Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'

The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.
BBC News - Published Tue Jun 24 2025 00:08 View Full Story...

Russia's economy is down but not out

The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.
BBC News - Published Mon Jun 23 2025 07:07 View Full Story...

Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?

The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 20 2025 00:02 View Full Story...

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
BBC News - Published Tue Jun 17 2025 00:16 View Full Story...

Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?

American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.
BBC News - Published Mon Jun 16 2025 01:07 View Full Story...

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
BBC News - Published Sun Jun 15 2025 01:29 View Full Story...

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
BBC News - Published Sun Jun 15 2025 01:53 View Full Story...

Indian scientists search for the perfect apple

India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 13 2025 00:05 View Full Story...

A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover

The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.
BBC News - Published Thu Jun 12 2025 00:12 View Full Story...

US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets

Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 11 2025 00:07 View Full Story...

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
BBC News - Published Tue Jun 10 2025 00:01 View Full Story...

Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients

Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 6 2025 15:05 View Full Story...

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
BBC News - Published Thu Jun 5 2025 00:01 View Full Story...

Your new banknote ideas - from British Bulldogs to Fawlty Towers

The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 4 2025 00:04 View Full Story...

Over 288,000 NI pensioners could get fuel payment - Lyons

It comes after the government performed a U-turn on its controversial policy.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 19:23 View Full Story...

Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes?

The government watered down its welfare reform plans to get MPs to vote for the benefits bill.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 13:32 View Full Story...

Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help

The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 2 2025 00:00 View Full Story...

House prices see biggest monthly fall for over two years

The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.
BBC News - Published Tue Jul 1 2025 16:33 View Full Story...

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
BBC News - Published Tue Jun 10 2025 00:04 View Full Story...

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
BBC News - Published Sun May 18 2025 22:55 View Full Story...

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
BBC News - Published Wed Apr 30 2025 06:40 View Full Story...

The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?
BBC News - Published Mon Apr 14 2025 00:27 View Full Story...

Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy

What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
BBC News - Published Sun Apr 6 2025 00:59 View Full Story...

What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to the US national debt?

US President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill has sparked intense debate. BBC Verify's policy and analysis correspondent Ben Chu has been looking at what the bill could do to the US national debt.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 3 2025 21:01 View Full Story...

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