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X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer

It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 03:34    View Full Story...

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit

Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 08:21    View Full Story...

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 01:03    View Full Story...

Mandelson makes personal apology for continuing Epstein friendship

The former ambassador apologises "unequivocally" for maintaining links with Epstein after 2008 conviction
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 08:08    View Full Story...

Police to no longer have routine access to rape victims' counselling notes

Requests to access victims' personal records can only be granted when necessary and proportionate, under new guidance.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 21:44    View Full Story...

Tories say Zahawi peerage request turned down before defection to Reform UK

The former Conservative MP says the UK needs "glorious revolution", as the Tories describe Reform as a "party of has-been politicians".
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 20:50    View Full Story...

Crackdown on illegal working leads to surge in arrests

Raids on businesses such as nail bars and takeaways have increased by 77% since Labour took office, the government says.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 07:55    View Full Story...

Labour MPs urge minister to reject Chinese mega embassy

Nine MPs raise security concerns about the proposed site, just days before the deadline for a decision.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 17:22    View Full Story...

UK not as ready as we need to be for conflict, says military chief

Sir Richard Knighton refuses to confirm the existence of a £28bn shortfall in defence spending plans.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 17:50    View Full Story...

Daughter of taxi driver killed in Bolton crash 'in shock'

Humayra Ali says her first thought was the fear her father must have felt before he died in Bolton.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 14:49    View Full Story...

Trusts declare critical incidents over high demand

The NHS trusts in Surrey, Kent and Sussex cite increased flu and norovirus cases, and staff sickness.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 21:48    View Full Story...

Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 17:19    View Full Story...

Watch: Rowers capture close encounter with whales

Footage shows the mammals diving alongside the boat, which one of the rowers called "surreal".
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 12:38    View Full Story...

Watch: 105-year-old dancing queen shows off moves

Elsie Wilkins shows off her dance moves on her 105th birthday in a care home in Peterborough.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 8 2026 16:31    View Full Story...

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

'We need housing help in the Scottish Budget - or I will never be independent'

People in Scotland tell BBC News what they need to hear in Shona Robison's Scottish Budget.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 06:02    View Full Story...

Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre

The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

The Papers: 'ADHD care costs soar' and 'Bin Diesel'

A mix of stories on Tuesday's front pages, including soaring ADHD care costs and the Golden Globes.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 05:22    View Full Story...

I spent months trying to find out if hacking my gut health could help me age better

Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 00:05    View Full Story...

Former Conservatives joining Reform is not without risk for Farage

Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is the latest - and most senior - figure to defect to Reform UK.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 18:20    View Full Story...

Huge Roman villa uncovered under popular park in ‘amazing discovery’

The largest Roman villa ever found in Wales lies less than a metre under Margam Country Park.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 06:13    View Full Story...

Half of children in drug and alcohol treatment under 15, BBC investigation finds

More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 01:03    View Full Story...

'Workers don't deserve this' - health staff suffer over 72,000 attacks in five years

Around 21,000 took place in the Belfast Trust, which was more than double the number of the second highest.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 09:08    View Full Story...

Tax and spending plans to be revealed in Scottish Budget

Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce the government's draft plans in a speech at Holyrood
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 06:01    View Full Story...

'Skyrocketing' cost of ruined and fly-tipped items hits charity shops

Donations including toys become unusable after being left outside or fly-tipped at charity shops.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 06:07    View Full Story...

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