Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador.
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Liam McArthur said it was time to pass the baton to someone else after five years of work on the now-rejected bill.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 12:58    View Full Story...

Bude in Cornwall has reached 19.5C, making it the warmest day of the year so far.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 13:50    View Full Story...

Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 14:06    View Full Story...

A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.
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Leader Zack Polanksi says ministers should end "uncertainty" over future prices caused by the conflict.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 13:56    View Full Story...

President Tinubu was also met by the Prince and Princess of Wales at a luxury spa hotel in Windsor.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 12:47    View Full Story...

Police divers are searching for a male and a female who are unaccounted for.
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Zahira Byjaouane is accused of murdering her 18-day-old baby Mariam in Westminster, central London.
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The 33-year-old was interviewed after a complaint that he had breached a non-harassment order about contact with his ex-wife.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 11:09    View Full Story...

The Aberdeen Royal Infirmary emergency department was evacuated after Piotr Huczynski's attack.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 12:02    View Full Story...

The former MP for Reigate is charged after police searches of his home in Horley, Surrey in 2023.
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New research suggests efforts to suppress screen time need to go further than the school gates to be effective.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 07:31    View Full Story...

Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 02:26    View Full Story...

The children and families minister for England apologises to families who have received "support from services that isn't good enough".
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 05:57    View Full Story...

The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."
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The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.
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Khali Goodwin's daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 07:40    View Full Story...

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...

The dome of a neighbouring building has collapsed as ScotRail says no trains will operate in or out of the station on Monday.
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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 ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.
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Debate on the issue has been ongoing in parliament for more than 15 years but this is the closest legislation has made it to become a law.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 00:14    View Full Story...

Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 13:46    View Full Story...

Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 08:47    View Full Story...

Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 04:25    View Full Story...

A 16-year-old school pupil is being treated after being diagnosed with a probable case of bacterial meningitis.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 12:29    View Full Story...

Liam McArthur said it was time to pass the baton to someone else after five years of work on the now-rejected bill.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 12:58    View Full Story...

Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 02:26    View Full Story...

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...

The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 18:26    View Full Story...

The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."
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Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 11:25    View Full Story...

It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 13:33    View Full Story...

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...

There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 10:33    View Full Story...

Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 10:27    View Full Story...

The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 13:00    View Full Story...

The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 00:08    View Full Story...

The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 08:03    View Full Story...

Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 21:06    View Full Story...

The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 21:25    View Full Story...

The lawsuit had accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 17:34    View Full Story...

Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 12:14    View Full Story...

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
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It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.
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The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 12:43    View Full Story...

The government spent £377m to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 06:23    View Full Story...

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 00:51    View Full Story...

The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 20:08    View Full Story...

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 11:42    View Full Story...

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 16 2026 14:09    View Full Story...

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 15 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 14 2026 20:33    View Full Story...

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.
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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...

Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 00:03    View Full Story...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 00:17    View Full Story...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 08:11    View Full Story...

Some families are splashing out hundreds on a school prom outfit - but many will only be worn once.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 06:19    View Full Story...

The community grocery store in Crewe aims to bridge the gap between food banks and supermarkets.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 18 2026 06:18    View Full Story...

It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 17 2026 13:33    View Full Story...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.
BBC News - Published Fri Mar 13 2026 15:51    View Full Story...

British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 18:07    View Full Story...

How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 08:30    View Full Story...