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HMS Dragon departs UK for eastern Mediterranean

The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 17:37 View Full Story...

Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran

Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 17:34 View Full Story...

Killer 'assaulted couple weeks before attacks'

Valdo Calocane attacked two colleagues weeks before he killed three people in Nottingham.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 17:36 View Full Story...

Inmate charged with murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley

A prison inmate has been charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley, police say.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 12:03 View Full Story...

Glasgow Central's main station to remain closed until next week

A huge fire destroyed a neighbouring building but Network Rail staff believe the station has not been seriously damaged.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 17:53 View Full Story...

Eni Aluko wins Joey Barton libel case over X posts

Barton is told to pay the former England footballer more than £300k over two posts he made in 2024.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 13:27 View Full Story...

Docklands bombing victim believes Gerry Adams played 'major part' in IRA

Jonathan Ganesh is one of three men bringing a civil trial against the former Sinn Féin leader in London.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 15:14 View Full Story...

Simpson and guide Poth win Paralympic silver for GB

Neil Simpson and his guide Rob Poth win Great Britain's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with silver in the alpine combined.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 13:09 View Full Story...

Boss repeatedly shouted 'potato' at Irish employee

A book-keeper has been awarded more than £23,000 at an employment tribunal in Leeds.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 13:27 View Full Story...

Joey Barton refused bail after 'golf club attack'

The former footballer has been remanded in custody and will next appear in court on 7 April.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 17:26 View Full Story...

Relaunched digital ID will make it easier to access services, minister says

Darren Jones says the scheme - originally aimed at curbing illegal working - is now about improving services.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 17:01 View Full Story...

First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'

Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 00:31 View Full Story...

Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy says the changes are part of "rebalancing the system to put victims first".
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 15:53 View Full Story...

Watch: Fire crews fight blaze near Glasgow Central Station

The dome of a neighbouring building has collapsed as ScotRail says no trains will operate in or out of the station on Monday.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 00:53 View Full Story...

UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 8 2026 11:13 View Full Story...

The karting track where F1 drivers race

Kimi Antonelli is just one of the many F1 drivers who have honed their skills on a 'challenging" track.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 7 2026 12:08 View Full Story...

Reporter told police about Ian Huntley's troubling tale

Journalist Brian Farmer recalls the day an interview with murderer Ian Huntley raised deep suspicion.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 28 2026 13:22 View Full Story...

Bridgerton star on dealing with One Piece casting backlash

The decision to cast Charithra Chandran in the manga adaptation angered a vocal set of fans.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 09:39 View Full Story...

'My heating oil costs have more than doubled since Iran war started'

BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 16:03 View Full Story...

British Airways to suspend UK repatriation flights - latest on travel from Middle East

BA cancels more Middle East flights until 28 March, following Iranian strikes across the region in retaliation to US and Israeli bombardment.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 18:01 View Full Story...

'I thought my unborn baby had died in e-bike crash'

Siobhan Barling's baby was born six weeks early and seriously ill after being hit by an e-bike.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 06:15 View Full Story...

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year

We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 06:00 View Full Story...

How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents

Parents were frightened by social posts that seemed to encourage violence at schools. But it was more complicated than it looked
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 00:03 View Full Story...

From Bangor to Manila, how oil prices are hitting people around the world

The impact of the US and Israel's war in Iran is starting to hit home - no matter where people live.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 23:40 View Full Story...

Triple killer assaulted couple weeks before attacks, inquiry told

Valdo Calocane attacked two colleagues weeks before he killed three people in Nottingham.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 17:36 View Full Story...

No evidence anyone else involved in Noah's death, pathologist tells inquest

The coroner, Mr Justice Rooney, said the evidence on Tuesday would be "extremely difficult" for Noah's mother, Fiona Donohoe.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 17:36 View Full Story...

Glasgow Central's main station to remain closed until next week

A huge fire destroyed a neighbouring building but Network Rail staff believe the station has not been seriously damaged.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 17:53 View Full Story...

Wife of Welsh dad in fatal shooting with their children at Florida home

The bodies of Monika Rubacha, Josh James, 14, and Emma James, 11, were found at their home in Florida.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 12:55 View Full Story...

Oil and gas prices fall after Trump says war is 'very complete'

The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 18:06 View Full Story...

'My heating oil costs have more than doubled since Iran war started'

BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 16:03 View Full Story...

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 16:56 View Full Story...

Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran

Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 17:34 View Full Story...

Uber rolls out women-only option in the US

The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 10:34 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...

Why the price of oil matters more than you might think

A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 15:04 View Full Story...

Faisal Islam: Trump comments may have eased oil price surge, but havoc remains

It has been the most volatile day of oil trading in world history, and there is much still to play out.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 00:48 View Full Story...

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop

Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 11:29 View Full Story...

China exports surge despite Trump tariffs

Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 06:16 View Full Story...

G7 to take 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies

Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed $100.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 23:30 View Full Story...

Six ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts

With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 12:53 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 Mon Mar 9 2026 11:22 View Full Story...

Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk

The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 21:33 View Full Story...

Asia governments to cap fuel prices as oil costs jump

The price of crude has surged above $100 on concerns about shortages due to supply disruptions.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 09:44 View Full Story...

London mayor courts embattled AI firm Anthropic

The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 21:49 View Full Story...

Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace

A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 18:09 View Full Story...

There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?

Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 7 2026 04:02 View Full Story...

US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February

The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 14:50 View Full Story...

Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal

Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 18:00 View Full Story...

Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80

Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 13:12 View Full Story...

Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn

Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 15:51 View Full Story...

Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days

Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 23:14 View Full Story...

Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs

Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 11:21 View Full Story...

British Airways to suspend UK repatriation flights - latest on travel from Middle East

One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds

Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card only in the last year, a survey suggests.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 00:05 View Full Story...

US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 07:11 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...

Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami

Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 3 2026 05:45 View Full Story...

Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'

The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 2 2026 06:47 View Full Story...

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 27 2026 00:03 View Full Story...

The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles

Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 26 2026 00:06 View Full Story...

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 24 2026 00:10 View Full Story...

Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?

Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 23 2026 00:01 View Full Story...

How do you modernise mango farming?

India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 20 2026 00:05 View Full Story...

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 19 2026 00:16 View Full Story...

Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood

Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 17 2026 00:03 View Full Story...

Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 09:50 View Full Story...

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 13 2026 00:04 View Full Story...

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 12 2026 14:11 View Full Story...

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?

As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 13 2026 00:05 View Full Story...

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00 View Full Story...

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 10 2026 00:03 View Full Story...

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 16:56 View Full Story...

'My heating oil costs have more than doubled since Iran war started'

BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 16:03 View Full Story...

How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?

The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 01:05 View Full Story...

Iran war impacts heating oil bills for homeowners

Some residents say they have seen prices more than double since the conflict started.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 16:02 View Full Story...

Rural households feel the pinch of war in Iran

North Yorkshire residents using oil tanks to fuel their homes say bills are soaring.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 14:34 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...

What in the World

Iran says it has closed the vital shipping channel to global trade.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 6 2026 14:30 View Full Story...

Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews

The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 3 2026 07:53 View Full Story...

Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)

Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 28 2026 08:45 View Full Story...

Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now

Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 27 2026 11:58 View Full Story...

'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'

Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 26 2026 18:49 View Full Story...

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