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No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says

Steve Reed says there is "no specific assessment" Iran is capable of hitting the UK, after Israel claimed it now could.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 17:45 View Full Story...

Police officer dies in crash and colleague critically ill

PC Bradley Corke, 27, had been critically injured in a collision on Thursday, said Kent Police.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 11:50 View Full Story...

Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss

The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 12:52 View Full Story...

Meningitis cases reduced in Kent outbreak

Number of confirmed cases redcued, says UKHSA, as suspected case linked to another Kent college.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 15:46 View Full Story...

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte were killed by the same man only 16 months apart. Could police have done more?
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 08:13 View Full Story...

Newcastle-Sunderland paused after reported racism towards Geertruida

Referee Anthony Taylor stopped the Premier League match in line with the competition's on-field anti-discrimination protocol.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 17:33 View Full Story...

Army joins search for remains of mother and son killed 50 years ago

William MacDowell, 81, was convicted of the murders of Renee MacRae and her son Andrew in 2022 but their bodies have never been found.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 15:45 View Full Story...

Anyone who goes through IVF 'should be so proud', says Sara Pascoe

The comedian says she tries to be proud of her own experience of IVF by talking about it on stage.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 01:06 View Full Story...

Woman charged with murder after man dies in park

Amber Stebbings, 28, is due to appear in court on Monday accused of murdering 54-year-old Gary Grant.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 12:01 View Full Story...

Outgoing MSPs leave Holyrood with relief, regret and unfinished business

A record 42 MSPs are stepping down, from grandees to first timers - they share their reasons why.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 09:16 View Full Story...

Food prices likely to rise due to Iran war, farmers' union says

The National Farmers' Union says the price of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers could rise over the next six weeks.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 21 2026 18:41 View Full Story...

First minister wants Wales to have closer ties with Europe

"Leaving the EU has not been beneficial to Wales," says Eluned Morgan.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 13:59 View Full Story...

Watch: Police find 1,100 cannabis plants in barn

The property had been turned into a "substantial and well-organised cannabis factory", police say.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 12:43 View Full Story...

The photographer capturing Glasgow on a Game Boy

Glasgow is being captured in 0.014 megapixels, as one photographer swaps 4K cameras for a Game Boy - turning everyday scenes into 8-bit snapshots of the city.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 21 2026 15:38 View Full Story...

'I feel so grateful to be alive,' Kent University meningitis survivor says

Annabelle Mackay, 21, has spoken to the BBC about her experience surviving meningitis.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 16:31 View Full Story...

Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 12:56 View Full Story...

'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym

Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 00:56 View Full Story...

'I can't let panic attacks rule my life any more'

Musician and author Izzy Judd says she has learned to live with anxiety and to calm her mind.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 05:37 View Full Story...

'They think I just go home and make TikToks - it's not true'

Leicester forward Alisha Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world and says she has learned to cope.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 08:15 View Full Story...

AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation

Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 00:45 View Full Story...

Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky?

Musicians are increasingly interrupting their own shows to help fans - but venues might be safer than you think.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 00:02 View Full Story...

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 07:09 View Full Story...

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers as police watchdog investigates

Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte were killed by the same man only 16 months apart. Could police have done more?
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 08:13 View Full Story...

'Shock and devastation' as community mourn death of woman

A murder investigation is under way after police were called to a property in Londonderry on Saturday.,
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 17:02 View Full Story...

Army joins search for remains of mother and son killed 50 years ago

William MacDowell, 81, was convicted of the murders of Renee MacRae and her son Andrew in 2022 but their bodies have never been found.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 15:45 View Full Story...

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 07:09 View Full Story...

Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss

The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 12:52 View Full Story...

'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym

Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 00:56 View Full Story...

Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP

How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 21 2026 01:59 View Full Story...

Energy bills forecast to rise by £332 a year in July

Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 13:22 View Full Story...

Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges

People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 15:05 View Full Story...

Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost

Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 00:09 View Full Story...

UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 financial crisis

The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 14:55 View Full Story...

Hargreaves Lansdown resolves IT issues affecting thousands

The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 17:44 View Full Story...

Trump-backed television merger moves forward

Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 15:19 View Full Story...

Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war

As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 00:08 View Full Story...

Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 19 2026 16:21 View Full Story...

Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub

Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 19 2026 23:29 View Full Story...

Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists

Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 19 2026 15:44 View Full Story...

US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar

The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 21 2026 12:15 View Full Story...

Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China

They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 04:26 View Full Story...

Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you?

Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 10:34 View Full Story...

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 12:06 View Full Story...

Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage

The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 19 2026 10:46 View Full Story...

Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years

Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 19 2026 13:40 View Full Story...

UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports

Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 19 2026 00:04 View Full Story...

Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm

The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 19 2026 00:01 View Full Story...

US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears

The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 20:20 View Full Story...

How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?

For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 17:12 View Full Story...

Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?

Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 17:03 View Full Story...

The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?

With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 23:31 View Full Story...

Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34

A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 14:00 View Full Story...

Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts

A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 15:38 View Full Story...

How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence

The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 19 2026 00:10 View Full Story...

Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?

Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 00:01 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...

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...

Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss

The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 22 2026 12:52 View Full Story...

Comic Relief helps fund free school uniform charity

Julie Waller, who heads up the charity, says donations have helped more than 2,000 families.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 21 2026 07:27 View Full Story...

'Without food charity, we might not eat'

Tiegan Parry says The Bread and Butter Thing, in Boston, eases financial pressures on her family.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 21 2026 06:58 View Full Story...

Energy bills forecast to rise by £332 a year in July

Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 13:22 View Full Story...

Did you know you could transfer your ISA?

Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 12:54 View Full Story...

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 00:01 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...

Did you know you could transfer your ISA?

Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 20 2026 12:54 View Full Story...

Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen

The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 19 2026 12:53 View Full Story...

Selling Sheffield Wednesday

BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 17:00 View Full Story...

Witness History

On 2 March 2006, India and the United States finalised a controversial nuclear deal
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 07:00 View Full Story...

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