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UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says

The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 18:18    View Full Story...

Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'

Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 20:12    View Full Story...

We will name police and social workers unless action taken, lawyer for Southport families says

Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 10:45    View Full Story...

Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends

Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 14:52    View Full Story...

Burglars who used Rightmove to target homes and steal £1m of valuables jailed

The gang gloated about their crimes while two of them referred to themselves as Bonnie and Clyde.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 14:08    View Full Story...

Fuel prices stop rising after 43 days of increases, RAC says

The motoring group says prices could start to come down over the next couple of weeks.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 15:06    View Full Story...

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 15:54    View Full Story...

Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close

The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 19:01    View Full Story...

Student accused of murder over housemate stabbing

University of the West of England student Jamie Collins was found dead with multiple stab wounds.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 16:10    View Full Story...

Woman asked to leave bar after wheelchair deemed a 'safety risk'

Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 14:17    View Full Story...

Driver jailed after his crane hit mum pushing pram

A man is jailed after Rebecca Ableman, 30, was hit by loose equipment on the back of a truck.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 17:39    View Full Story...

Unsung Titanic hero's gold watch could go for £100k

The item was awarded to John Richardson for his efforts in rescuing survivors of the 1912 disaster.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 12:03    View Full Story...

Misconduct inquiry over fatal schoolgirl crash

The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 17:08    View Full Story...

Baby found under floorboards may have died 300 years ago

An inquest opens into the mysterious death of an unknown baby whose skeleton was found by builders.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 13:41    View Full Story...

Grand National horse trainer jailed for beating man with hockey stick

A Grand National trainer is sentenced for the "appalling" beating on a dog walker with a hockey stick.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 12:39    View Full Story...

Customers failed over outages, water boss tells MPs

Bosses at South East Water are grilled over failures that left thousands without water over winter.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 19:19    View Full Story...

Mum jailed after covering for her hit-and-run biker son

Terry Follows led a cover-up after her son Kaylem Longhurst seriously injured six-year-old Arlo Buckley.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 16:28    View Full Story...

What do people think of Kanye West being blocked from entering the UK?

This summer's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 7 2026 19:31    View Full Story...

'Unbelievable!': Backshall overjoyed at rare sighting of orcas

Steve Backshall spotted two of the UK's last surviving orcas which he described as one of his "greatest British wildlife moments".
BBC News - Published Thu Apr 2 2026 17:21    View Full Story...

Watch: Carol Kirkwood's funniest moments on air

As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.
BBC News - Published Wed Apr 1 2026 09:30    View Full Story...

How much screen time is too much for under fives?

The BBC's Vanessa Clarke talks through the government's new advice for children using screens.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 28 2026 07:02    View Full Story...

Who is the BBC's new director general?

The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 25 2026 16:27    View Full Story...

How Primark trainer ended gang's £1m burglary spree

The men looked at Rightmove floorplans and used Google to identify properties to target.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 14:22    View Full Story...

Criticism of complacency on defence spending will sting government

The government faces tough questions about the ability to defend the UK, writes Jonathan Beale.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 17:28    View Full Story...

Oasis among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 12:27    View Full Story...

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 00:06    View Full Story...

I was minutes from dying - then I heard the lifeboat crewman's voice

A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 06:29    View Full Story...

We will name police and social workers unless action taken, lawyer for Southport families says

Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 10:45    View Full Story...

Fines issued after fuel protests across NI disrupt traffic

Some vehicles are still taking part in a convoy at a roundabout in County Tyrone.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 18:44    View Full Story...

Man tried to murder police officer with stolen car

Thomas Malone had earlier unknowingly abducted a teenager who was in the back of the stolen Mercedes Benz.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 15:42    View Full Story...

Grand National horse trainer jailed for beating man with hockey stick

A Grand National trainer is sentenced for the "appalling" beating on a dog walker with a hockey stick.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 14 2026 12:39    View Full Story...

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