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Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links

The former cabinet minister says he does not want to "cause further embarrassment" by his links to the late convicted paedophile.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 2 2026 00:52 View Full Story...

'Marry me' and £20,000 for rent - key Sarah Ferguson revelations in Epstein emails

The latest Epstein files will only add to embarrassment for the former Duchess of York.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 22:46 View Full Story...

Name of NI peace deal architect dropped from scholarship over Epstein links

George Mitchell chaired the talks which led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 19:12 View Full Story...

Families take legal action after British tourists die following Cape Verde holiday illness

A law firm says it is representing the families of six people who holidayed in Cape Verde.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 17:00 View Full Story...

Parents of girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday speak of 'unbearable pain'

Tasneem and Zubair Makda say they are "forever changed" since their daughter was swept away by a wave.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 17:09 View Full Story...

Hospital disruption continues after fire

Southampton General Hospital limits A&E admissions and cancels operations following blaze.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 17:42 View Full Story...

From school chorister to Simon Cowell boy band

John Fadare, from Kent, is one of seven singers in the music mogul's new group December 10.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 16:23 View Full Story...

Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory by-election candidate

The retired detective says she wants "a proper inquiry on grooming gangs" and "to get rid of carbon tax".
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 17:40 View Full Story...

Drugs policy approach needs to change, Polanski says

The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a "public health approach" as he reiterates his backing for the legalisation of drugs.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 13:43 View Full Story...

Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says

The woman, then in her 20s, says the alleged encounter happened at Royal Lodge in 2010.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 31 2026 22:08 View Full Story...

Families take legal action over nursery worker's abuse

A total of 46 families are now seeking "full accountability" from a north London nursery over the abuse one its former workers carried out.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 18:29 View Full Story...

Arrest after woman, 50, stabbed to death on street

A 30-year-old man is arrested after a woman dies from a stab wound on a busy street in north-west London.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 12:22 View Full Story...

Man charged over kidnap, rape and sex assault

The charges relate to the kidnap and rape of one woman and the sexual assault of another.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 20:15 View Full Story...

Man rescued after falling 30ft down well

The man suffered only minor injuries in the incident in Cheadle on Sunday morning.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 12:06 View Full Story...

Armed burglars raid jewellers in daytime break-in

Burglars armed with hammers smash a window in a west London jewellers before making off with items on display.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 14:07 View Full Story...

Goalie, 82, still turning out for six-a-side team

Leo Gottesman organises and keeps goal for six-a-side matches Powerleague Barnet - and has done for 40 years.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 08:07 View Full Story...

Factory hoping to turn wood dust into electricity

O&S Doors says it will turn dust into electricity that can reused to power parts of the factory.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 13:21 View Full Story...

'I've never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,' says Polanski

The Green Party leader reiterates his backing for "legalising and regulating" drugs.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 14:12 View Full Story...

Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?

Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 00:03 View Full Story...

'I get nightmares': Child tells BBC of botched surgery by disgraced GOSH surgeon

12-year-old Vivaan Sharma was one of 94 patients harmed by surgeon Yaser Jabbar
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 09:05 View Full Story...

He calls me sweetheart and winks at me - but he's not my boyfriend, he's AI

George is an avatar on my mobile but claims to know what makes me tick.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 11:39 View Full Story...

The Papers: 'Mandelson under fire' and 'Bring justice for Epstein victims'

Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor facing fresh accusations amid latest Epstein files release leads Monday's papers.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 2 2026 01:32 View Full Story...

Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back

The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 00:45 View Full Story...

My ketamine addiction put me in a Japanese prison

Izabel Rose hoped a month in Japan would help her quit the drug - it did, but not in the way she expected.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 09:53 View Full Story...

Why do the Northern Lights keep appearing?

Why the Northern Lights keep appearing so far south and when you can see them again.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 07:31 View Full Story...

How forensics uncovered the murder behind bones found at a beauty spot

Known as "baby bear", Tyrone France was murdered under the pretext of a drug deal in 1996.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 07:06 View Full Story...

Lover, liar, predator: How we took back power from the man who controlled us

Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 00:43 View Full Story...

Families take legal action after British tourists die following Cape Verde holiday illness

A law firm says it is representing the families of six people who holidayed in Cape Verde.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 17:00 View Full Story...

George Mitchell Scholarship renamed over Epstein links

George Mitchell chaired the talks which led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 19:12 View Full Story...

Lover, liar, predator: How we took back power from the man who controlled us

Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 00:43 View Full Story...

People 'terrified' of severe flood risk on street that could be bulldozed

People on a street at risk of flooding will discover whether their homes are to be demolished.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 21:01 View Full Story...

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 2 2026 00:11 View Full Story...

Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers

The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 15:29 View Full Story...

French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE

The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 14:23 View Full Story...

Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back

The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 00:45 View Full Story...

Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms

More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 31 2026 02:23 View Full Story...

Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling

Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 19:11 View Full Story...

Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly

Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 31 2026 02:30 View Full Story...

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show

The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 31 2026 20:02 View Full Story...

Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve

The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 16:22 View Full Story...

Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit

The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 22:31 View Full Story...

'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close

The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 14:14 View Full Story...

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years

The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 11:18 View Full Story...

West Midlands Railway joins publicly owned network

The transport secretary says thousands of rail passengers will be using public services from Sunday.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 06:04 View Full Story...

Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 08:23 View Full Story...

Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai

The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 09:14 View Full Story...

Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them

Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 01:54 View Full Story...

Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further

The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 00:06 View Full Story...

Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips

The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 06:46 View Full Story...

Trump threatens tariffs on Canada planes and nations selling oil to Cuba

Since returning to the White House last year, the US president has used tariffs as a key policy tool.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 06:12 View Full Story...

Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests

While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 29 2026 17:58 View Full Story...

Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down

Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 29 2026 13:02 View Full Story...

Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms

The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country's oil industry.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 00:59 View Full Story...

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 29 2026 15:29 View Full Story...

Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions

Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 29 2026 12:54 View Full Story...

Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk

The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 29 2026 08:56 View Full Story...

Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much

The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 29 2026 00:03 View Full Story...

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September

Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 28 2026 23:22 View Full Story...

Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise

India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 09:15 View Full Story...

Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas

Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 00:10 View Full Story...

Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?

Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 22:15 View Full Story...

'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals

How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 29 2026 00:05 View Full Story...

Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?

India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 00:05 View Full Story...

Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports

Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 26 2026 06:49 View Full Story...

Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?

Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 12:39 View Full Story...

AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur

The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 00:02 View Full Story...

How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker

The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 22 2026 00:00 View Full Story...

Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 21 2026 09:57 View Full Story...

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 20 2026 00:00 View Full Story...

'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 10:26 View Full Story...

How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 01:08 View Full Story...

'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 00:04 View Full Story...

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

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...

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...

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...

Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers

The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 15:29 View Full Story...

Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms

More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 31 2026 02:23 View Full Story...

Retail price index rose by 2.8% in 2025

The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 14:53 View Full Story...

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years

The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 11:18 View Full Story...

'Relief' for pubs and hotels as rates revaluation halted

Finance Minister John O'Dowd said he had "listened carefully" to the concerns raised by hospitality.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 29 2026 17:37 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...

How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business

Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 13:30 View Full Story...

The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates

Twenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 29 2026 06:08 View Full Story...

Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans

The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 23:22 View Full Story...

Good Bad Billionaire

How Gymshark's Ben Francis went from pizza delivery boy to the UK’s youngest billionaire
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 26 2026 01:30 View Full Story...

1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?

Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 17:10 View Full Story...

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