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UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy

The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 22:35 View Full Story...

Starmer criticised for welcoming Egyptian activist

Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 28 2025 05:19 View Full Story...

UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment

The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 07:47 View Full Story...

Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m

The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 10:47 View Full Story...

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty

The celebrity chef says he "couldn't be a prouder dad" as his 25-year-old daughter ties the knot at Bath Abbey.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 16:51 View Full Story...

MCG curator in 'state of shock' at two-day Test

Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page says he was in a “state of shock” during England’s two-day defeat of Australia in the Boxing Day Test.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 28 2025 00:04 View Full Story...

Arsenal in 'survival' mode as 'sensational' Raya save keeps them top

David Raya's "sensational" second-half save keeps Arsenal top of the Premier League - with the Gunners in "survival" mode.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 19:03 View Full Story...

Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 11:55 View Full Story...

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer

Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 01:44 View Full Story...

Three still missing after Boxing Day house fire

Police said officers are expected to remain in the area for several days.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 15:39 View Full Story...

Diogo Jota's children lead tributes before Liverpool v Wolves

Liverpool and Wolves pay tribute to Diogo Jota as his two former sides meet for the first time since his death.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 15:59 View Full Story...

Boaters take stock after Christmas canal collapse

People remain in shock, according to narrowboaters sharing a Christmas lunch days after the incident.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 13:57 View Full Story...

I'm lucky to be alive after collapsing on stage, says The Christians' drummer

Lionel Duke suffered a cardiac arrest on stage in Liverpool and was put in an induced coma.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 07:25 View Full Story...

I've found a sword – and there's a hand on the end of it

Dave Derby began detecting in 1964 and his finds include a Saxon warrior and a Roman villa.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 06:01 View Full Story...

King urges kindness and resilience in Christmas message

The King's Christmas message calls for unity in a divided world.
BBC News - Published Thu Dec 25 2025 17:33 View Full Story...

'I wish I had those times again' - rugby star on losing both parents

Meg Jones won the Rugby World Cup but missing her parents who both died in recent months.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 20 2025 13:16 View Full Story...

Remembering Dismaland - Banksy's dystopian theme park

The temporary 'bemusement park' opened in Weston-super-Mare in 2015.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 19 2025 14:54 View Full Story...

Watch: The 'element of fear' as British surfer takes on monster wave

Laura Crane, a 30-year-old from Devon, hopes to have broken a world record for the biggest wave ever surfed by a woman.
BBC News - Published Thu Dec 18 2025 21:41 View Full Story...

Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for in 2026

We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 28 2025 00:45 View Full Story...

The Papers: 'War and peace in Ukraine' and 'Ramsay and Peaty take the plunge'

Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding dominate Sunday's papers.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 28 2025 00:37 View Full Story...

Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life

The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 28 2025 01:26 View Full Story...

Artist Oliver Jeffers 'loves being home' as he returns with new exhibition

The collection of works called "Disasters and Interventions" is being exhibited at the Naughton Gallery at Queen's University.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 28 2025 00:00 View Full Story...

Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 28 2025 00:00 View Full Story...

Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution

Habit stacking and the language to avoid - five ways to make realistic resolutions you stick to this year.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 00:39 View Full Story...

How the winter weather affects birdsong

Despite the cold some birds can still be heard in winter but why do they keep singing when others fall quiet?
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 11:37 View Full Story...

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit

From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 00:43 View Full Story...

Three still missing after Boxing Day house fire

Police said officers are expected to remain in the area for several days.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 15:39 View Full Story...

Artist Oliver Jeffers 'loves being home' as he returns with new exhibition

The collection of works called "Disasters and Interventions" is being exhibited at the Naughton Gallery at Queen's University.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 28 2025 00:00 View Full Story...

Large fire at Glasgow city centre hotel

Firefighters have been called to a "well-developed" blaze on the fourth floor of the building.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 20:14 View Full Story...

I felt a pop in my neck - it turned out my brain had exploded

A doctor finds herself abroad when she's hit by a rare brain condition she knows nothing about.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 21:58 View Full Story...

Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again

Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 26 2025 16:26 View Full Story...

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer

Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 01:44 View Full Story...

Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m

The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 10:47 View Full Story...

US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner

Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 26 2025 18:43 View Full Story...

Busiest ever Christmas Eve for air travel, says civil aviation body

Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 24 2025 14:21 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...

BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 24 2025 11:15 View Full Story...

Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out

Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 24 2025 01:25 View Full Story...

US economy grows at fastest pace in two years

Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 23 2025 15:56 View Full Story...

Major fires still a risk under 'spineless' new safety law, construction boss warns

David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 24 2025 06:00 View Full Story...

Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms

The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 23 2025 17:29 View Full Story...

Bet365 boss pay package rises to £280m

Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain's highest-paid bosses.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 23 2025 11:39 View Full Story...

UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 24 2025 15:09 View Full Story...

TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account

The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 23 2025 09:23 View Full Story...

Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over

Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 23 2025 07:44 View Full Story...

Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job?

Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 23 2025 06:01 View Full Story...

Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents

The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 23 2025 02:49 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...

Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world

Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 16 2025 00:06 View Full Story...

Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt

The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 15 2025 00:02 View Full Story...

'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make

Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 12 2025 00:03 View Full Story...

'Families can save £200 a month at community shop'

Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 27 2025 10:48 View Full Story...

How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents - without being found out

How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 26 2025 01:31 View Full Story...

Christmas spirit offered 'right through the year'

Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.
BBC News - Published Thu Dec 25 2025 12:04 View Full Story...

Social supermarket 'helps me to afford Christmas'

Re:dish Good Stuff in Stockport offers its members significantly discounted fresh and healthy food.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 24 2025 06:21 View Full Story...

Fish and chip shop offers 100 free Christmas meals

Raj Khaira, from Southampton, says his store will give sausage and chips to those in need.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 23 2025 12:44 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 Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
BBC News - Published Tue Oct 14 2025 13:26 View Full Story...

What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?

The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 19 2025 09:22 View Full Story...

Americast

The president makes a primetime address to the nation.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 19 2025 11:42 View Full Story...

Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.
BBC News - Published Thu Dec 18 2025 14:06 View Full Story...

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