A third of eligible authorities say they want to postpone local polls scheduled for May.
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South East Water says some customers in Kent and Sussex may not see supplies return until Friday.
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The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.
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They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 21:52    View Full Story...

The BBC understands that one of the protesters was taken to hospital earlier on Wednesday in a poor condition.
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Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 04:41    View Full Story...

The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 17:55    View Full Story...

The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 17:21    View Full Story...

The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 14:57    View Full Story...

Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 17:38    View Full Story...

The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 17:00    View Full Story...

They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 21:52    View Full Story...

The Serious Fraud Office is investigating alleged fraud within social housing firm Home REIT.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 18:31    View Full Story...

Testing of the vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, stopped after soldiers became ill during an exercise.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 15:04    View Full Story...

The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 12:08    View Full Story...

Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 12:23    View Full Story...

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 17:19    View Full Story...

Footage shows the mammals diving alongside the boat, which one of the rowers called "surreal".
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 12:38    View Full Story...

Elsie Wilkins shows off her dance moves on her 105th birthday in a care home in Peterborough.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 8 2026 16:31    View Full Story...

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 15:58    View Full Story...

The global tensions from Greenland and Iran feature prominently on Thursday's front pages.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 05:39    View Full Story...

The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on a flawed assessment, a report has found.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 19:08    View Full Story...

Chef patron Gareth Ward says his standards "never drop below 100%" at two-Michelin-starred Ynyshir.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 06:05    View Full Story...

The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 01:11    View Full Story...

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has named the man as 43-year-old Wayne Reid.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 23:37    View Full Story...

National strike action by the EIS union over teachers' workloads could potentially close almost every school in Scotland.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 06:17    View Full Story...

Labour came third in the Caerphilly by-election, its first parliamentary defeat in the seat for 100 years.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 06:04    View Full Story...

The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 07:48    View Full Story...

Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 07:43    View Full Story...

South East Water says some customers in Kent and Sussex may not see supplies return until Friday.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 08:01    View Full Story...

Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 17:38    View Full Story...

Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 05:36    View Full Story...

More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 06:14    View Full Story...

Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 15:58    View Full Story...

The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 14:57    View Full Story...

The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 20:19    View Full Story...

The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 14:44    View Full Story...

The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 18:05    View Full Story...

Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 07:30    View Full Story...

Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 07:17    View Full Story...

The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 12:08    View Full Story...

Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 04:11    View Full Story...

There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 15:06    View Full Story...

Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 17:17    View Full Story...

Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 18:06    View Full Story...

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 14:30    View Full Story...

Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 13:30    View Full Story...

A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 17:35    View Full Story...

The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 14:48    View Full Story...

The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 10:59    View Full Story...

It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 03:34    View Full Story...

The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 20:55    View Full Story...

Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 12:29    View Full Story...

Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 12:54    View Full Story...

Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 00:07    View Full Story...

More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 00:02    View Full Story...

Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 11 2026 01:58    View Full Story...

Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 00:07    View Full Story...

Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 8 2026 00:00    View Full Story...

The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 7 2026 15:37    View Full Story...

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 00:53    View Full Story...

The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 30 2025 04:04    View Full Story...

Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 23 2025 00:04    View Full Story...

The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 01:05    View Full Story...

Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 19 2025 00:07    View Full Story...

Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
BBC News - Published Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00    View Full Story...

The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 17 2025 14:18    View Full Story...

Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 16 2025 00:06    View Full Story...

Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 06:17    View Full Story...

Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 06:15    View Full Story...

The businesses' co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 16:57    View Full Story...

Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 06:12    View Full Story...

The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 06:07    View Full Story...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
BBC News - Published Wed Oct 22 2025 07:58    View Full Story...

Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 15:03    View Full Story...

Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 8 2026 08:30    View Full Story...

How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 1 2026 08:30    View Full Story...

The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 19 2025 09:22    View Full Story...