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UK facing biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies

The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 11:52    View Full Story...

Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 09:00    View Full Story...

UK now 'ready' to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says

Forces are now approved to board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 12:11    View Full Story...

Palestine Action arrests to resume while government appeal ongoing, Met says

The Met says it remains a criminal offence to support the banned group and it "must enforce the law".
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 09:26    View Full Story...

Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC

Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 10:47    View Full Story...

'Everyone in this prison has had family killed or shot'

Lindsay Foreman, a British woman detained in Iran, says her "heart breaks" for the Iranian people.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 10:06    View Full Story...

Force to investigate handling of Victoria Hall case

A police watchdog tells the police it should investigate its handling of the 1999 murder case.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 12:44    View Full Story...

England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather

Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 10:13    View Full Story...

Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer

Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 00:31    View Full Story...

Plans for UK's newest national park to face public inquiry - is it a huge opportunity or a waste of money?

Glyndŵr National Park could extend through Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham and northern Powys.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 11:19    View Full Story...

Hodgkinson pokes fun at West Ham amid London 2029 Worlds bid

Keely Hodgkinson pokes fun at West Ham by claiming Great Britain will win more medals than the Hammers have ever if the 2029 World Championships are held at London Stadium.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 11:19    View Full Story...

I'm one of only six men that work as midwives in Northern Ireland

A man who has spent 21 years as a midwife in Newry urges more men to enter the profession.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 09:22    View Full Story...

UK CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan

The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 09:55    View Full Story...

Who is the BBC's new director general?

The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 25 2026 16:27    View Full Story...

Watch: CCTV shows ambulance attack suspects in Golders Green

The vehicles belonged to Hatzolah, a volunteer Jewish organisation that responds to medical emergencies.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 23 2026 06:43    View Full Story...

Watch: Police find 1,100 cannabis plants in barn

The property had been turned into a "substantial and well-organised cannabis factory", police say.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 12:43    View Full Story...

The photographer capturing Glasgow on a Game Boy

Glasgow is being captured in 0.014 megapixels, as one photographer swaps 4K cameras for a Game Boy - turning everyday scenes into 8-bit snapshots of the city.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 21 2026 15:38    View Full Story...

Dentist's 'unique work' could unlock mystery of murdered man dumped in woods 22 years ago

Police say they are still no closer to identifying the man, whose body was discovered by campers in 2015.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 06:11    View Full Story...

I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade

The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 00:40    View Full Story...

Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far

The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 25 2026 22:01    View Full Story...

Twenty years ago, Scotland banned smoking in pubs. Did it save lives?

Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 06:21    View Full Story...

'Managing my finances with ADHD felt overwhelming'

ADHD affects the brain's frontal lobe and can impact organisation and focus, a specialist says.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 00:51    View Full Story...

Is there an election in my area?

Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 24 2026 18:24    View Full Story...

Rates of violence against women 'should anger everyone'

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly says she is ashamed of the rate of violence against women in NI.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 09:29    View Full Story...

Smoking ban in Scotland's pubs was a 'PR war' - but has it saved lives?

Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 06:21    View Full Story...

Dentist's 'unique work' could unlock mystery of murdered man dumped in woods 22 years ago

Police say they are still no closer to identifying the man, whose body was discovered by campers in 2015.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 26 2026 06:11    View Full Story...

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