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Trade war in no-one's interest, says PM in face of Trump threats

Sir Keir Starmer said the situation was "very serious" and that right approach was through "calm discussion".
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 16:43    View Full Story...

Starmer sticks to his strategy - avoid provoking Trump

The prime minister is seeking to downplay how he intends to react to Trump's threat of tariffs.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 16:07    View Full Story...

Harry says he was made 'paranoid' by Daily Mail publisher's 'unlawful' actions

The prince is one of seven high-profile claimants that allege the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday committed "grave breaches of privacy".
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 18:17    View Full Story...

Watchdog investigates force over Israeli fan ban

Independent Office for Police Conduct opens an inquiry into the conduct of the West Midlands force.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 18:35    View Full Story...

'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 05:53    View Full Story...

South East Water boss 'should not get bonus', says environment secretary

Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 18:36    View Full Story...

Volunteers clear washed-up bags of chips from beach

Thousands of bags of chips have washed up on a beach at the foot of Beachy Head, near Eastbourne.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 12:57    View Full Story...

Teachers in Scotland on supply list for years or leaving country due to job shortages

Scottish government figures shows that most newly qualified teachers in Scotland are no longer getting permanent jobs, especially in primary schools.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 09:49    View Full Story...

NHS trust used charity funds for leaving party

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 11:38    View Full Story...

Coroner rules Labour politician took his own life

The 47-year-old was found unresponsive at a property in Nelson, Caerphilly county, last August.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 14:59    View Full Story...

A letter from Sir David Attenborough started my wildlife filming career

Christian Marot was 19 when he sent his short film to Sir David and to his surprise he got a reply.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 06:01    View Full Story...

More than 60 Labour MPs urge PM to ban social media for under-16s

The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 11:26    View Full Story...

Government pulls Hillsborough Law debate after backlash

It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 12:48    View Full Story...

Mum thanks strangers who rescued nine-month-old baby from burning car

Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 07:27    View Full Story...

Tory MP Andrew Rosindell defects to Reform UK

His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 12:26    View Full Story...

Cancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infections

John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter's experiences "must continue to echo beyond her lifetime".
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 11:32    View Full Story...

Mum meets rescuers who saved baby from burning car

Alex McClean thanked strangers Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding, who rescued her nine-month-old baby from her burning car.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 14:22    View Full Story...

Love of US folk parade sees gran, 93, fly for first time in 30 years

A YouTube rabbit hole leads Avril Made Davidge to be obsessed with a US folk parade.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 17 2026 07:29    View Full Story...

Moment 12-year-old calls 999 from motorway after steering unconscious mum's car to safety

Zac, 12, called 999 after calmly steered a speeding car into a central reservation when his mother fainted behind the wheel.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 15:52    View Full Story...

This is uniting the right, says Jenrick in BBC exclusive

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the former shadow justice secretary says Reform UK are the only party who can fix Britain.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 12:32    View Full Story...

Strictly's Amy Dowden says dancing in her lounge helped her through chemo

Arts programmes aimed at physical health and wellbeing save the Welsh NHS £26m a year, a report finds.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 06:15    View Full Story...

Blue Monday? Five easy ways to find joy in January

It might be the most miserable time of the year but there are some simple things you can do to improve your mood.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 12:54    View Full Story...

I'm allergic to cold - anything below 12C and I break out in hives

Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a "normal life".
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 06:31    View Full Story...

I put off my smear test for so long out of stupidity

Diona Doherty shared her experience of undergoing treatment for severe pre-cancerous cells after years of putting off getting a smear test.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 06:59    View Full Story...

Harry's war with the press is back in court. But this time it's different

This is the Duke of Sussex's third major court battle accusing newspaper groups of unlawful behaviour.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 02:22    View Full Story...

My artificial pancreas makes running ultra-marathons much easier

Jonty Brown, from Harrogate, says new technology helps keep him running while managing his diabetes.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 07:15    View Full Story...

Watchdog investigates West Midlands Police over Israeli fan ban

Independent Office for Police Conduct opens an inquiry into the conduct of the West Midlands force.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 18:35    View Full Story...

Jury selection begins for Noah Donohoe inquest

The 14-year-old's body was found in a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020, six days after he went missing.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 16:12    View Full Story...

Sarwar calls for Swinney and Sturgeon to be investigated over QEUH

The Scottish Labour leader says complications at the hospital were "the biggest scandal in the history of the Scottish Parliament".
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 17:30    View Full Story...

Coroner rules Labour politician took his own life

The 47-year-old was found unresponsive at a property in Nelson, Caerphilly county, last August.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 19 2026 14:59    View Full Story...

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