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King's 'profound concern' as police consider Andrew claims over Epstein

Making his first intervention in the Epstein scandal, the King said he is ready to support the police in their inquiries.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 20:13 View Full Story...

Cabinet ministers rally round PM as Sarwar calls for him to quit

The Scottish Labour leader says No 10 has "not been good enough" and that "too many mistakes" have been made.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 19:37 View Full Story...

Nursery worker guilty of raping children

Nathan Bennett's abuse of two and three-year-old boys was as "every parent's nightmare".
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 13:52 View Full Story...

Police assessing claims about Andrew sharing confidential trade details

It comes after files suggest the former prince shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein from his official work as trade envoy.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 18:37 View Full Story...

Twenty years is 'a death sentence', son of British media tycoon jailed by China says

A Hong Kong court sentences the 78-year-old British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of national security offences last December.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 17:28 View Full Story...

Violinist sent hundreds of nude images to women

Ben Gunnery has been handed a 12-month suspended jail sentence at Bromley Magistrates Court today.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 18:55 View Full Story...

Flights from St Helena island grounded by airport safety concerns

Residents on the remote British overseas territory have been left stranded after fire safety concerns grounded flights.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 17:25 View Full Story...

Police probe after golden eagle found with shotgun injuries

Four-year-old Hamlet was discovered injured by a gamekeeper on an estate in Stanhope, near Tweedsmuir.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 14:06 View Full Story...

Shipwreck timbers from 17th Century appear on beach

Experts believe timbers found at Studland Beach form a missing piece of the Swash Channel wreck from 1631.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 10:59 View Full Story...

Welsh first minister criticised for silence over Starmer

Eluned Morgan remains tight-lipped on whether the prime minister should stay or go.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 19:58 View Full Story...

More than 90 flood warnings in place across UK as forecasters warn 'no sign' of dry spell

More than 90 flood warnings are in place covering south-west and south-east England, London and south Wales.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 16:30 View Full Story...

Friends left 'in tears' over £8k rental scam

A Chartered Trading Standards Institute spokesperson says their advice is to "take a step back".
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 14:23 View Full Story...

William and Catherine say they are 'deeply concerned' in first statement on Epstein revelations

It comes after documents released in the US revealed new allegations about Epstein's ties with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 12:06 View Full Story...

Stalker who left BBC presenter terrified is ordered to stay away from her for life

Anne McAlpine had been sent letters and gifts by Robert Green, who then started to turn up at her home.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 11:32 View Full Story...

Soldier compared stabbing to Lee Rigby attack

Anthony Esan is being sentenced for the attempted murder of a soldier outside a barracks in Chatham.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 17:41 View Full Story...

My son was groomed by drug dealers and killed, but my pleas for help were ignored

Jodian Taylor says her murdered son Daejaun was let down by authorities who did not treat his case with urgency.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 06:09 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...

Chris Mason: Starmer prepares to face Labour MPs knowing his future is in the balance

Cabinet ministers have expressed support for the prime minister, as he prepares to face Labour MPs.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 16:39 View Full Story...

Ex-Blair aide becomes latest departure from Starmer's team

The former director of communications made a Downing Street return after working for Sir Tony Blair.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 12:57 View Full Story...

My songs get tens of thousands of likes but each Spotify stream earns me just £0.003

A 10 second part of a song can go viral - but this is no guarantee anyone will listen to it in full.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 08:49 View Full Story...

How a missing infant uncovered prolific baby traffickers

An arrest led to the discovery of the country's most prolific baby traffickers.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 06:29 View Full Story...

Soldier compared stabbing to Lee Rigby attack

Anthony Esan is being sentenced for the attempted murder of a soldier outside a barracks in Chatham.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 17:41 View Full Story...

Cracking up: Can the pothole problem be fixed?

With 49,000 defects recorded in the last three months alone, BBC News NI takes a deeper look at the growing problem.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 12:35 View Full Story...

Cabinet ministers rally round PM as Sarwar calls for him to quit

The Scottish Labour leader says No 10 has "not been good enough" and that "too many mistakes" have been made.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 19:37 View Full Story...

Hiker 'lucky to be alive' after 30ft fall at beauty spot where others have died

Suzie Dyer was seriously injured when she fell down a sheer drop in Waterfall Country, and says more should be done to improve safety.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 08:20 View Full Story...

Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns

Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 13:00 View Full Story...

Make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint

The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 15:18 View Full Story...

Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 07:56 View Full Story...

The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week

In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 00:01 View Full Story...

Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets

Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 23:01 View Full Story...

The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers

A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 00:09 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...

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...

Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced

The prime minister said "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held young people back.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 8 2026 22:36 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay

A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 9 2026 06:32 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...

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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