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Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs

The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 14:23 View Full Story...

Girl in meningitis outbreak was 'lovely and caring'

A Faversham grammar school sixth former dies of meningitis, along with a university student.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 14:50 View Full Story...

Nursery worker sentenced to 30 years for raping children

Nathan Bennett's abuse of two and three-year-old boys is "every parent's nightmare", a court hears.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 13:28 View Full Story...

Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation

Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 12:14 View Full Story...

Companies offered £3,000 to hire jobless under-24s

It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 13:02 View Full Story...

Schoolgirl 'traumatised' after being wrongly sent to England for abortion

The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 09:47 View Full Story...

Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog

The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 00:35 View Full Story...

Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key

The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 08:27 View Full Story...

Edinburgh to Dubai flight turned back over Egypt due to airport drone attack

Hundreds of passengers spent 11 hours on a flight to nowhere after being forced to return to Edinburgh
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 13:12 View Full Story...

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds

Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 01:13 View Full Story...

Man died after GP's calls to hospital were missed

Suffolk Coroner Nigel Parsley files a Prevention of Future Deaths report after Terrence Frost's death.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 05:35 View Full Story...

Journalist becomes surprise kidney donor for teen

An Essex mum wrote to her local paper with a kidney donation appeal, and got more than she expected.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 05:26 View Full Story...

AI crowd counter confuses people with rock columns at Giant's Causeway

The AI crowd counter overcounted attendance because the hexagonal rock formations appeared too similar to people when viewed from above.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 12:37 View Full Story...

Mother charged with murder of 18-day-old baby

Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has been charged after her baby died falling from a height in central London.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 20:41 View Full Story...

Labour calls for tax investigation into Reform's Tice

It follows a newspaper report that Tice had avoided corporation tax worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 23:36 View Full Story...

Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally

Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 18:51 View Full Story...

Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz

The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 20:08 View Full Story...

Watch: Fire crews fight blaze near Glasgow Central Station

The dome of a neighbouring building has collapsed as ScotRail says no trains will operate in or out of the station on Monday.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 00:53 View Full Story...

UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 8 2026 11:13 View Full Story...

The karting track where F1 drivers race

Kimi Antonelli is just one of the many F1 drivers who have honed their skills on a 'challenging" track.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 7 2026 12:08 View Full Story...

Reporter told police about Ian Huntley's troubling tale

Journalist Brian Farmer recalls the day an interview with murderer Ian Huntley raised deep suspicion.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 28 2026 13:22 View Full Story...

How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK

The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 00:31 View Full Story...

Injuries, blown tyres and repair bills - frustration over 'spike' in potholes

One woman who tripped over a "dangerous" pothole says she fears for the safety of other road users.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 06:11 View Full Story...

I'll carry on till I can't walk, says paperboy, 79

Colin Bradley, from Little Weighton, East Yorkshire, is one of the oldest - and fastest - paperboys.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 06:19 View Full Story...

It was once part of Scotland's landscape - now it's been sold for £26m

King and Queen by Henry Moore used to overlook a reservoir as part of a sculpture park near Dumfries.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 08:22 View Full Story...

BBC comedy spotlights a romantic dilemma some disabled people face

Co-creator and star of We Might Regret This, Kyla Harris on delving into issues rarely seen on screen.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 00:09 View Full Story...

Nursery worker who raped children sentenced to 30 years

Nathan Bennett's abuse of two and three-year-old boys is "every parent's nightmare", a court hears.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 13:28 View Full Story...

Schoolgirl 'traumatised' after being wrongly sent to England for abortion

The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 09:47 View Full Story...

Edinburgh to Dubai flight turned back over Egypt due to airport drone attack

Hundreds of passengers spent 11 hours on a flight to nowhere after being forced to return to Edinburgh
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 13:12 View Full Story...

Injuries, blown tyres and repair bills - frustration over 'spike' in potholes

One woman who tripped over a "dangerous" pothole says she fears for the safety of other road users.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 06:11 View Full Story...

Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs

Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation

Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 12:14 View Full Story...

PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

It comes after President Trump urged the UK and other countries to send warships to protect the vital shipping channel.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 13:23 View Full Story...

Companies offered £3,000 to hire jobless under-24s

It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 13:02 View Full Story...

Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport

The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 12:43 View Full Story...

Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline

The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 00:06 View Full Story...

Steelworks costing £1.3m a day to run

The government spent £377m to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 06:23 View Full Story...

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 00:51 View Full Story...

Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz

The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 20:08 View Full Story...

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 11:42 View Full Story...

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 14:09 View Full Story...

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 00:01 View Full Story...

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 14 2026 20:33 View Full Story...

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 14 2026 00:02 View Full Story...

We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse

Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 22:42 View Full Story...

Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe

Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 21:28 View Full Story...

Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations

They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 17:42 View Full Story...

Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs

Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 14 2026 03:49 View Full Story...

New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour

The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 17:16 View Full Story...

US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism

Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 16:38 View Full Story...

UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out

Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 17:26 View Full Story...

'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war

Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 10:56 View Full Story...

PwC planning to increase the number of graduates it takes on

Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 07:54 View Full Story...

Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life'

Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 09:12 View Full Story...

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 03:15 View Full Story...

What on earth is going on with the oil price?

Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 11:28 View Full Story...

Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds

The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 01:16 View Full Story...

Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?

Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 00:03 View Full Story...

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 16:07 View Full Story...

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 10:58 View Full Story...

A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 00:02 View Full Story...

Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?

Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 06:21 View Full Story...

The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market

As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 10:49 View Full Story...

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East

GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 00:01 View Full Story...

Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 00:17 View Full Story...

Can snacks help you sleep?

Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 00:05 View Full Story...

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 5 2026 00:04 View Full Story...

Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami

Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 3 2026 05:45 View Full Story...

Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'

The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 2 2026 06:47 View Full Story...

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 27 2026 00:03 View Full Story...

The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles

Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 26 2026 00:06 View Full Story...

Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 14:09 View Full Story...

Soaring heating oil bills 'pressuring' finances

People in south-west England say the cost could be the "straw that breaks the camel's back".
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 13:00 View Full Story...

Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation

Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 12:14 View Full Story...

How a charity founded by farmers' wives helps children in the Borders

The Borders group, set up to help youngsters in "dire need", says demand for its services is still high.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 11:29 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...

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 00:03 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...

Why both partners need to be across a couple's money

Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 15:51 View Full Story...

Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes

British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 18:07 View Full Story...

The Inquiry

How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 08:30 View Full Story...

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