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Alzheimer's finger-prick test could help diagnosis

An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 00:16 View Full Story...

'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 05:53 View Full Story...

Tory MP Andrew Rosindell defects to Reform UK

His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 08:21 View Full Story...

A letter from Sir David Attenborough started my wildlife filming career

Christian Marot was 19 when he sent his short film to Sir David and to his surprise he got a reply.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 06:01 View Full Story...

More than 60 Labour MPs urge PM to ban social media for under-16s

The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 11:26 View Full Story...

Teachers on supply list for years or leaving country due to job shortages

Scottish government figures shows that most newly qualified teachers in Scotland are no longer getting permanent jobs, especially in primary schools.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 09:49 View Full Story...

Government pulls Hillsborough Law debate after backlash

It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 10:37 View Full Story...

Cancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infections

John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter's experiences "must continue to echo beyond her lifetime".
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 11:32 View Full Story...

Mum thanks strangers who rescued nine-month-old baby from burning car

Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 07:27 View Full Story...

Rail disruption warning after engineering overruns

National Rail warns of disruption until the end of Monday after weekend work not finished in time.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 19:22 View Full Story...

Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore on beach

The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing "food and packaging" came ashore.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 13:06 View Full Story...

Water supply issues affect more than 4,000 homes

South East Water says the latest disruption was due to an electrical fault at a treatment works.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 19:49 View Full Story...

Prince Harry to appear in court in legal action against Daily Mail publishers

Prince Harry is to give evidence in London High Court as part of legal battle against the publishers of the Daily Mail.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 23:58 View Full Story...

Mum meets rescuers who saved baby from burning car

Alex McClean thanked strangers Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding, who rescued her nine-month-old baby from her burning car.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 14:22 View Full Story...

Love of US folk parade sees gran, 93, fly for first time in 30 years

A YouTube rabbit hole leads Avril Made Davidge to be obsessed with a US folk parade.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 17 2026 07:29 View Full Story...

Moment 12-year-old calls 999 from motorway after steering unconscious mum's car to safety

Zac, 12, called 999 after calmly steered a speeding car into a central reservation when his mother fainted behind the wheel.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 15:52 View Full Story...

This is uniting the right, says Jenrick in BBC exclusive

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the former shadow justice secretary says Reform UK are the only party who can fix Britain.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 12:32 View Full Story...

Strictly's Amy Dowden says dancing in her lounge helped her through chemo

Arts programmes aimed at physical health and wellbeing save the Welsh NHS £26m a year, a report finds.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 06:15 View Full Story...

The Papers: 'EU weighs up €93bn retaliation' and 'Raducanu's fine start'

The fallout from Donald Trump's tariff threat to EU allies that oppose his campaign to annex Greenland dominates Monday's papers.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 05:35 View Full Story...

Five easy ways to find joy in January

It might be the most miserable time of the year but there are some simple things you can do to improve your mood.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 00:04 View Full Story...

I put off my smear test for so long out of stupidity

Diona Doherty shared her experience of undergoing treatment for severe pre-cancerous cells after years of putting off getting a smear test.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 06:59 View Full Story...

Harry's war with the press is back in court. But this time it's different

This is the Duke of Sussex's third major court battle accusing newspaper groups of unlawful behaviour.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 02:22 View Full Story...

My artificial pancreas makes running ultra-marathons much easier

Jonty Brown, from Harrogate, says new technology helps keep him running while managing his diabetes.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 07:15 View Full Story...

Facial recognition pilot cuts crime, says Met

A pilot scheme in Croydon leads to 100 arrests, but concerns are raised over privacy and bias.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 06:02 View Full Story...

Man charged with murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine

The 33-year-old man is due to appear before Coleraine Magistrates' Court on Monday.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 22:34 View Full Story...

Cancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infections

John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter's experiences "must continue to echo beyond her lifetime".
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 11:32 View Full Story...

I'm allergic to cold - anything below 12C and I break out in hives

Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a "normal life".
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 06:31 View Full Story...

Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos

Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 00:00 View Full Story...

Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat

Donald Trump's plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 12:11 View Full Story...

IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth

Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 11:04 View Full Story...

'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 05:53 View Full Story...

China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffs

Official figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 06:40 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...

'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats

Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 07:15 View Full Story...

British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd

Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 01:32 View Full Story...

What tariffs has Trump announced and why?

Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 12:05 View Full Story...

Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel

The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 06:38 View Full Story...

Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say

The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 07:21 View Full Story...

The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy

Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 17 2026 12:24 View Full Story...

Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps

Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 07:39 View Full Story...

Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?

President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 17 2026 00:39 View Full Story...

What tariffs has Trump announced and why?

Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 12:05 View Full Story...

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis

The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 00:02 View Full Story...

ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users

OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 18:00 View Full Story...

Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds

The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 22:25 View Full Story...

Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says

John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 09:55 View Full Story...

The threat to the US economy from Trump’s fight with the Fed

Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 06:02 View Full Story...

Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 13:56 View Full Story...

'We're in survival mode': The milk price crisis draining dairy farms

Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 10:56 View Full Story...

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 13:11 View Full Story...

Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot

She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 01:52 View Full Story...

CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 13:28 View Full Story...

US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 21:50 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...

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...

'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 05:53 View Full Story...

'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness'

An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 07:04 View Full Story...

Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people

Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 17 2026 07:29 View Full Story...

Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds

The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 22:25 View Full Story...

Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now

Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 12:25 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 why you should check your tax code now

Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 12:25 View Full Story...

The Bottom Line

Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 12:30 View Full Story...

Crossing Continents

The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 01:30 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...

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