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Reeves looking to find £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts

Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 20:53    View Full Story...

Tuchel agrees to become next England manager

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel agrees to become the next England manager.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 19:44    View Full Story...

Lucy Letby failed nurse placement for being 'cold'

The nurse was described as "lacking the natural warmth" and empathy needed to care for children.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 14:25    View Full Story...

Sara Sharif wore hijab to hide injuries, court told

Makeshift plastic hoods were used on the 10-year-old, who suffered dozens of injuries, jurors heard.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 15:42    View Full Story...

Burning rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power

Nearly half of waste is now burned for energy, but BBC analysis finds it is as dirty as coal.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 03:45    View Full Story...

UK considering EU-style common charging cable

The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 10:54    View Full Story...

Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work

The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 12:21    View Full Story...

Prince William touches down with American football

The Prince of Wales joins the growing numbers of people in the UK trying out American football.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 15:12    View Full Story...

BBC News job losses aim to save £24m

The proposals will result in a net loss of 155 jobs as the BBC seeks to save money.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 15:12    View Full Story...

Family of Novichok victim feels 'comfort' that no-one else died

Speaking to an inquiry, Dawn Sturgess' mum describes her daughter as 'funny, intelligent and kind'.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 13:07    View Full Story...

Officer denies intentionally aiming for Kaba's head

Martyn Blake tells the jury he did not intend to kill Chris Kaba, only to stop him harming officers.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 13:15    View Full Story...

Last chance to see 'comet of the century' for 80,000 years

Comet A3 was bright in the Monday evening sky and could be visible again on Tuesday - cloud permitting.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 09:07    View Full Story...

Man repeatedly stabbed wife and locked her in house

Mark Taylor's attack was so severe that the knife he was using snapped, according to police.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 13:50    View Full Story...

Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows

Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 10:17    View Full Story...

I had plans to sanction Israeli ministers before election, Cameron tells BBC

The ex-foreign secretary says he wanted to put restrictions on two ministers he called "extremists".
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 13:47    View Full Story...

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 01:19    View Full Story...

Key moments of Alex Salmond's life and career... in 107 seconds

A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond.
BBC News - Published Sat Oct 12 2024 18:10    View Full Story...

BBC weather presenter bursts into song live on air

Calum MacColl sung the Gaelic song that won him a gold medal at the Royal National Mòd in 2021.
BBC News - Published Sat Oct 12 2024 09:35    View Full Story...

'You caught the bad guy': McCullough confession on police bodycam

Essex Police body cameras show arrest of Lois and John McCullough's daughter for their murder.
BBC News - Published Fri Oct 11 2024 15:24    View Full Story...

'We were bitten, stung, infections... I lost three toenails'

Adventurer describes going where nobody has been before in the Amazon rainforest.
BBC News - Published Sat Oct 12 2024 05:22    View Full Story...

Prison gangs: ‘I've chopped people, attacked staff, hidden drugs’

The BBC finds gang warfare in jails is rife, and lack of space makes it difficult to keep rivals apart.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 15:03    View Full Story...

Why weight-loss drugs may be no obesity silver bullet

Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 11:58    View Full Story...

This young disabled man dreamed of having a job - the system had other ideas

Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 01:00    View Full Story...

Girl’s life saved by pioneering rare diseases study

Diagnosis of Jaydi's genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 07:56    View Full Story...

What is NI and how much do workers and employers pay?

Two National Insurance cuts came info effect in 2024, but many people are still paying more in tax.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 12:24    View Full Story...

Bridget Jones back in fashion with Gen Z, author says

Helen Fielding says young women are worse off today but take comfort from the character's exploits.
BBC News - Published Mon Oct 14 2024 15:21    View Full Story...

Woman quit booze after ‘beer fear’ of 18-hour bender

Jessie, from Cardiff, realised she would go weeks without having one day of not drinking alcohol.
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 15 2024 04:50    View Full Story...

Actress 'dazzles' as woman who is always miserable in Mike Leigh film

The pair first worked together on Secrets & Lies. Their latest project could make waves at the Oscars.
BBC News - Published Mon Oct 14 2024 17:40    View Full Story...

Alex Salmond: A politician who loved creating headlines

The former Scottish first minister was a politician who rarely missed a media opportunity.
BBC News - Published Mon Oct 14 2024 04:51    View Full Story...

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".
BBC News - Published Mon Oct 14 2024 00:39    View Full Story...

Shackleton cross makes 7,000-mile journey to Dundee

A memorial to explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton goes on display in Dundee after a 7,000-mile journey.
BBC News - Published Mon Oct 14 2024 05:12    View Full Story...

Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine

Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him.
BBC News - Published Mon Oct 14 2024 08:16    View Full Story...

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