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Minister insists government committed to asylum reforms

The government is under pressure from some Labour MPs over plans that include deporting children.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 10:42    View Full Story...

How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?

Many of the government’s own MPs are uneasy about the proposals – not just the usual critics.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 09:27    View Full Story...

Eight firms under investigation over online pricing

The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 11:15    View Full Story...

Paralegal sacked after offering to help dodge £60k illegal working fines

Zohaib Hussain said he could "make documents" to help dodge immigration fines.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 10:28    View Full Story...

Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says

A poll of teachers around the UK suggests they have a poorer wellbeing than the general population.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 00:28    View Full Story...

Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast

The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 06:52    View Full Story...

Ten-hour mission to excavate huge whale head

The head of a fin whale that stranded in Cornwall is dug up on university grounds.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 06:25    View Full Story...

HMRC's suspension of child benefit payments 'cavalier', MPs say

HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 00:03    View Full Story...

Starmer says he will lead Labour into next election

Despite speculation about challenges to his leadership, the prime minister says he is "utterly focused" on the cost of living.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 06:02    View Full Story...

Dan Wootton denies High Court claim that he catfished 'former colleague'

In High Court documents, the broadcaster said he did not trick a man into sending him explicit photos.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 00:25    View Full Story...

Hundreds of hospice beds unused amid financial crisis

Some 380 hospice beds lie empty in England because of financial pressures, say bosses.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 07:02    View Full Story...

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 heads for Sunderland

The annual music festival will take place at Herrington Country Park between 22 to 24 May next year.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 11:10    View Full Story...

'Our loved ones died in a hotel crush - the years of legal wait is more trauma'

Family and friends of three teenagers who died at the Greenvale Hotel in 2019 say they feel "left in the dark" over legal delays in the case.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 00:06    View Full Story...

Secret of a long life? Whiskey, says 107-year-old war veteran

Norman Irwin, who is 107-years-old, was joined by his family and friends at his care home in Coleraine to celebrate.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 15:09    View Full Story...

Reselling tickets above face value to be banned by government

Ministers say they will tackle sites offering music, theatre and sport tickets at above face value.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 10:09    View Full Story...

Gangs buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods

These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 05:47    View Full Story...

Joshua to fight YouTube star Paul in December

YouTuber Jake Paul will fight ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout in December.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 13:07    View Full Story...

Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London

Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 15:45    View Full Story...

BBC at scene of severe flooding after Storm Claudia

A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 15 2025 13:39    View Full Story...

Watch: How the BBC works... in under two minutes

Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 13 2025 19:08    View Full Story...

'We should have acted earlier', says BBC chair Samir Shah

Shah was asked why the corporation did not investigate concerns around the editing of a BBC documentary earlier.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 10 2025 14:27    View Full Story...

Is phubbing ruining your relationship? Here's how to fix it

Rather than criticising yourself about your lack of self-control, focus on being more intentional about your screen time.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 00:18    View Full Story...

What now for Queen's playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?

Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 06:18    View Full Story...

So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?

Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 00:26    View Full Story...

Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us'

The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy".
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 05:47    View Full Story...

Unprecedented plan for asylum system sees government walk tightrope

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan is unprecedented and marks an enormous change in policy, writes Dominic Casciani.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 22:50    View Full Story...

Leisure firm charged after footballer electrocuted

A company is due in court after Albert Xhediku received a fatal shock from a floodlight in 2016.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 06:15    View Full Story...

MPs to vote on new Troubles legacy legislation

The Northern Ireland Secretary, who will open the debate in the Commons, says he is confident the bill will pass.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 09:56    View Full Story...

Snow and ice warnings come into force across Scotland

The Met Office warns conditions will turn colder this week with multiple snow and ice warnings in place.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 18 2025 09:02    View Full Story...

Teens 'fuelled by drink and rage' left dad to die, court told

Two defendants, aged 16 and 17, deny murdering Kamran Rasool Aman, 38, in July this year.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 17 2025 16:08    View Full Story...

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