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UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week

It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 19:31 View Full Story...

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 01:03 View Full Story...

Crackdown on illegal working leads to surge in arrests

Raids on businesses such as nail bars and takeaways have increased by 77% since Labour took office, the government says.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 22:30 View Full Story...

UK not as ready as we need to be for conflict, says military chief

Sir Richard Knighton refuses to confirm the existence of a £28bn shortfall in defence spending plans.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 17:50 View Full Story...

Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre

The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 00:01 View Full Story...

Police to no longer have routine access to rape victims' counselling notes

Requests to access victims' personal records can only be granted when necessary and proportionate, under new guidance.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 21:44 View Full Story...

Tories say Zahawi peerage request turned down before defection to Reform UK

The former Conservative MP says the UK needs "glorious revolution", as the Tories describe Reform as a "party of has-been politicians".
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 20:50 View Full Story...

Daughter of taxi driver killed in Bolton crash 'in shock'

Humayra Ali says her first thought was the fear her father must have felt before he died in Bolton.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 14:49 View Full Story...

Trusts declare critical incidents over high demand

The NHS trusts in Surrey, Kent and Sussex cite increased flu and norovirus cases, and staff sickness.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 21:48 View Full Story...

Labour MPs urge minister to reject Chinese mega embassy

Nine MPs raise security concerns about the proposed site, just days before the deadline for a decision.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 17:22 View Full Story...

Major incident declared as tens of thousands without water

South East Water says a number of problems are to blame, including Storm Goretti and a power cut.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 22:00 View Full Story...

'Thousands of trees lost' in Storm Goretti

The warden of Lihou Steve Sarre says the island's house was also badly hit by the storm.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 12:04 View Full Story...

Asylum seeker jailed for raping teenager in park

Mehmet Ogur is sentenced to seven years for raping his victim days after meeting her via an app.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 18:21 View Full Story...

Woman brings suspected WW2 bomb to police station

A road was closed off after the discovery in Wallasey, Merseyside Police said.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 16:35 View Full Story...

New Lord Speaker announced as Lord Michael Forsyth

Peers had a choice between Lord Forsyth and ex-ballet dancer Baroness Deborah Bull in a vote earlier this month.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 18:32 View Full Story...

Macclesfield to host Brentford in FA Cup fourth round

Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 18:56 View Full Story...

Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient

Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 00:00 View Full Story...

Milder but wetter weather this week

After snow, ice and Storm Goretti the weather has turned milder but will it be settled?
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 17:28 View Full Story...

Dad sentenced to 35 years for trying to kill his baby daughter

Rhydian Jamieson - known as Rhys - from Ceredigion, left his daughter with catastrophic injuries and needing life-long care.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 17:35 View Full Story...

Bottle attacker jailed for 12 years for attempted murder on train

Thomas Craig was caught on CCTV repeatedly stabbing Glenn Lennon on the Glasgow Queen Street to Perth service on 16 February 2024.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 11:16 View Full Story...

Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

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...

Watch: Rowers capture close encounter with whales

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...

Watch: 105-year-old dancing queen shows off moves

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...

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

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...

The Papers: 'ADHD care costs soar' and 'Bin Diesel'

A mix of stories on Tuesday's front pages, including soaring ADHD care costs and the Golden Globes.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 01:23 View Full Story...

I spent months investigating whether gut health affects ageing - and if I could hack my own gut to age better

Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 00:05 View Full Story...

Former Conservatives joining Reform is not without risk for Farage

Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is the latest - and most senior - figure to defect to Reform UK.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 18:20 View Full Story...

Huge Roman villa uncovered under popular park in ‘amazing discovery’

The largest Roman villa ever found in Wales lies less than a metre under Margam Country Park.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 06:13 View Full Story...

The Traitors potentially saved my life

The former senior detective says the BBC show's pre-medical checks picked up her medical condition.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 18:00 View Full Story...

Daughter of taxi driver killed in Bolton crash 'in shock'

Humayra Ali says her first thought was the fear her father must have felt before he died in Bolton.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 14:49 View Full Story...

Pregnant woman dies following two-car crash

Cathrene Kith Quiñones Singco and her unborn baby died after the crash outside Crumlin.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 17:03 View Full Story...

Tax and spending plans to be revealed in Scottish Budget

Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce the government's draft plans in a speech at Holyrood
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 22:50 View Full Story...

'Skyrocketing' cost of ruined and fly-tipped items hits charity shops

Donations including toys become unusable after being left outside or fly-tipped at charity shops.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 22:56 View Full Story...

Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

Trump says the new levy is "effective immediately" as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 23:03 View Full Story...

Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell

Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 17:27 View Full Story...

Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs

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...

Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair

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...

UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week

It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 19:31 View Full Story...

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

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...

UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts

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...

Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow

The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 12:30 View Full Story...

Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares

The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 19:14 View Full Story...

US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair

Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 15:44 View Full Story...

Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password

The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 16:11 View Full Story...

Vets under corporate pressure to increase revenue, BBC told

Questions have been raised about whether the pet-care market is giving customers value for money.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 06:03 View Full Story...

Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears

Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 11 2026 00:38 View Full Story...

The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?

As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 11 2026 02:21 View Full Story...

'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?

Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 10 2026 03:13 View Full Story...

Potholes map rates council road repair progress

Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 11 2026 12:20 View Full Story...

Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over explicit deepfakes

Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 05:21 View Full Story...

'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities

Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 10 2026 00:08 View Full Story...

Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'

The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 10 2026 11:41 View Full Story...

Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'

Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 10 2026 20:28 View Full Story...

EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks

Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 19:35 View Full Story...

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack

Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 11:21 View Full Story...

US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal'

The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 17:39 View Full Story...

US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid

Employment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 18:55 View Full Story...

Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says

The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 8 2026 15:38 View Full Story...

Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes

It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 06:00 View Full Story...

Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer

Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 8 2026 08:03 View Full Story...

Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers

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...

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices

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...

Excel: The software that's hard to quit

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...

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

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

How the new road safety measures could affect you

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...

How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis

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

Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness

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...

The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool

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...

Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market

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...

Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?

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

Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?

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...

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you

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...

Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world

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...

Library runs coffee mornings to tackle isolation

The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 12:53 View Full Story...

UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts

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...

The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?

As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 11 2026 02:21 View Full Story...

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices

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...

'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities

Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 10 2026 00:08 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...

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...

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

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 on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'

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...

The Inquiry

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

The Inquiry

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...

What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?

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...

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