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PM's chief aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson row

The adviser says he takes "full responsibility" for advising Sir Keir Starmer to make the peer US ambassador.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 20:12 View Full Story...

Why McSweeney's departure could prove perilous for the PM

Starmer's chief of staff departs at a time the PM is isolated and in potential peril.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 20:36 View Full Story...

Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest

Under official guidance, trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality over sensitive, commercial, or political information.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 17:31 View Full Story...

Foreign Office to review Mandelson's US ambassador pay-off

No 10 sources have called for Mandelson to return the money or give it to a charity that supports victims.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 09:30 View Full Story...

Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain

Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office said.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 18:43 View Full Story...

Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze

The Prince of Wales has been on many official visits - but few places are as sensitive or controversial as Saudi Arabia.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 00:50 View Full Story...

Husband reported wife missing, then her body was found in wedding dress bag

When the body of an unknown woman is found in a suitcase, forensics step in to solve the mystery.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 07:17 View Full Story...

Hillsborough parents' 'last battle for daughters'

Jenni and Trevor Hicks are leading a new campaign to correct official court records from the 1990s.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 00:56 View Full Story...

King Charles to host Nigeria's first UK state visit in 37 years

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will be guests at Windsor Castle from 18 to 19 March.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 23:00 View Full Story...

MP visits school in secret due to Gaza protest plan

Damian Egan’s earlier visit was cancelled over concerns about a planned pro-Palestine demonstration.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 07:23 View Full Story...

We're unable to grieve for dad ahead of Nottingham attacks inquiry

Ian Coates's sons say they hope the public inquiry into the killings will bring them closure.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 01:00 View Full Story...

Don't drop PM over Mandelson, minister urges Labour MPs

Pat McFadden says Sir Keir Starmer made a mistake - but ditching him would destabilise the country.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 12:38 View Full Story...

Minister used PR firm to investigate journalists' sources

Cabinet office minister Josh Simons commissioned APCO Worldwide for the investigation in 2023.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 02:36 View Full Story...

I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis

Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 07:43 View Full Story...

I was fined £70 after a pothole burst my tyre

The penalty was issued by the same council that is responsible for fixing potholes in Derbyshire.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 06:43 View Full Story...

Boy in court charged with attempted murder after teacher stabbed at school

A 15-year-old boy appears in court charged with attempted murder after a teacher is stabbed at school.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 13:30 View Full Story...

Man appears in court charged with murder of student

Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the De Montfort University campus in Leicester.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 11:10 View Full Story...

The 'sadistic' camp leader who hid behind mask of normality

People who knew Jon Ruben say there was little to suggest any wrongdoing at Stathern Lodge.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 06:45 View Full Story...

'Selfish Steve Wright robbed us of our Victoria'

The family and friends of Victoria Hall tell the Old Bailey how her murder affects their lives.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 06:33 View Full Story...

Guantanamo detainee's lawyers claim office raid by UK was unlawful

The case centres on claims of complicity by UK intelligence services in CIA torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 18:52 View Full Story...

Thieves cut holes in storage units to steal 'irreplaceable' belongings

Thieves cut the metal units open and left sentimental items strewn all over the road.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 07:34 View Full Story...

Lola Young announces first gig since collapsing on stage

The Messy singer says she will play a "small intimate show" at the London Palladium in March.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:03 View Full Story...

Wetherspoon dog policy could be breaking the law, watchdog says

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the pub chain after complaints from disabled customers.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:10 View Full Story...

Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man'

Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 16:03 View Full Story...

Most smart motorways 'not value for money' say reports

National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:51 View Full Story...

Aircraft crash victim 'was due to start dream job'

Arian Abbasi, 36, a pilot from Harrow in Greater London, was a 'loving father and devoted husband'.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 16:02 View Full Story...

Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book

The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:34 View Full Story...

Moment Julia Donaldson reveals name for third Gruffalo book

After a 20-year Gruffalo hiatus, author Julia Donaldson announces the new book's title on BBC Radio 4.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 09:14 View Full Story...

Why all Olympic curling stones come from a Scottish island

A small Ayrshire business crafts curling stones by hand using rock found on an island off Scotland’s west coast.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 12:11 View Full Story...

Who is Peter Mandelson?

Sir Keir Starmer believes Peter Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords over his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 2 2026 14:46 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...

My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned

Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 09:07 View Full Story...

Who is Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney?

McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 15:48 View Full Story...

How Britain became a fried chicken nation

An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 01:08 View Full Story...

I’m obsessed with bar livestreams. All the drama of a night out - from my sofa

There's been a surge in people watching such streams on TikTok, but bars say they face sanctions.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 01:06 View Full Story...

I turned myself into an AI-generated deathbot - here's what I found

A Cardiff University researcher recreated her own voice using a deathbot - but found it strange.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 07:39 View Full Story...

The Papers: 'Pay-off for Mandelson' and 'relegation battle'

The continued fallout from the government's handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal dominates Sunday's papers.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 05:00 View Full Story...

I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body

BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 00:11 View Full Story...

How Lotto winner hid £280m drug lab in his cottage

Neighbours had no idea that John Spiby, 80, ran a diazepam drug lab at his country cottage in Astley.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 06:03 View Full Story...

'I love her to bits' - elderly couple get engaged in care home

Pamela Walters, 85, and Colin Hopper, 73, met four years ago at Picton Care Home in Porthcawl.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 18:56 View Full Story...

Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him

Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 13:55 View Full Story...

Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?

Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 10:56 View Full Story...

Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office

Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 06:08 View Full Story...

Hillsborough parents in 'last battle' to correct official records for daughters

Jenni and Trevor Hicks are leading a new campaign to correct official court records from the 1990s.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 00:56 View Full Story...

'Churches should feel emboldened to counteract racism' - minister

A service marking Racial Justice Sunday was held at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 17:14 View Full Story...

My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned

Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 09:07 View Full Story...

Husband reported wife missing, then her body was found in wedding dress bag

When the body of an unknown woman is found in a suitcase, forensics step in to solve the mystery.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 07:17 View Full Story...

Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England

Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 00:09 View Full Story...

How Britain became a fried chicken nation

An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 01:08 View Full Story...

Most smart motorways 'not value for money' say reports

National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:51 View Full Story...

Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE

More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 21:40 View Full Story...

Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger

The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 20:47 View Full Story...

Can robots ever be graceful?

Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 00:05 View Full Story...

YouTube's $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push

YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:53 View Full Story...

Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man'

Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 16:03 View Full Story...

Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax

Halifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 09:57 View Full Story...

TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines

TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 13:55 View Full Story...

Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree

Major firms collectively announce $650bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 15:11 View Full Story...

More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears

Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 14:23 View Full Story...

Pandora to switch from silver to platinum over price surge

The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 13:36 View Full Story...

Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 15:57 View Full Story...

Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails

The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 12:31 View Full Story...

I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands

Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 00:45 View Full Story...

Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office

The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s public support.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 11:15 View Full Story...

UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely

The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 17:22 View Full Story...

Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US

The steps to bolster Canada's auto industry come as Trump's tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 23:07 View Full Story...

Quiz enters administration for third time

Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company's headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 16:50 View Full Story...

Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood

Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 18:10 View Full Story...

Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system

Airport organisation says queues could last up to six hours over the summer holidays.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 11:06 View Full Story...

Why Target is under fire over Minnesota ICE raids

Workers are writing letters, staging strikes and in some cases resigning over how bosses are handling the immigration crackdown.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 13:19 View Full Story...

Funeral firm executives face fraud charges in court

Safe Hands collapsed in 2022, leaving 46,000 customers without the funeral plans they had paid for.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 14:19 View Full Story...

US probes Nike over white workers' discrimination claims

Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 4 2026 23:07 View Full Story...

US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance

The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 03:33 View Full Story...

Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage

A former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the "darkest days" in the history of the storied newspaper.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 4 2026 21:04 View Full Story...

Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals

The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 16:10 View Full Story...

Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash

The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 13:19 View Full Story...

The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus

Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 3 2026 23:04 View Full Story...

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak

Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 4 2026 13:42 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...

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...

City volunteers seek drivers for meal deliveries

Friends of Di's Kitchen provides hundreds of meals each week in Wolverhampton.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 07:36 View Full Story...

Should you overpay your mortgage or save?

Martin Lewis explains.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 16:03 View Full Story...

UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely

The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 17:22 View Full Story...

Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 12:56 View Full Story...

Why are UK prices still rising?

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 12:52 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...

Kids can be the harshest critics…

The candidates test their story on a group of kids.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 16:22 View Full Story...

Should you overpay your mortgage or save?

Martin Lewis explains.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 16:03 View Full Story...

Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails

The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 12:31 View Full Story...

Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project

The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 14:40 View Full Story...

Gary Neville returns to the Den

Gary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 06:18 View Full Story...

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