Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but two are Tory councils and one is a Lib Dem authority.
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Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up.
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The presenter will continue to host University challenge and his Radical podcast for the BBC.
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The musicians pick up four nominations each, as the ceremony moves to Manchester for the first time.
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Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.
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The Army tells the BBC "substance abuse is unacceptable" after 23 soldiers from the same regiment failed compulsory drug testing.
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Several campaigners with flags and banners were shouting inside the reception area at the Pacific Quay building in Glasgow.
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Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.
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Moscow has accused the unidentified man of being an undercover spy working at the British embassy in the Russian capital.
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Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests.
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Charities say employers will still be able to certify themselves without employing "a single disabled person".
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 12:51    View Full Story...

The former Conservative minister and Scottish Tory treasurer has been officially unveiled by Nigel Farage.
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The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.
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The show will feature some of the most memorable performers from the seven decades of the competition.
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Anger is high after thousands of customers in Kent and Sussex have experienced days of water chaos.
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Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".
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Footage shows the mammals diving alongside the boat, which one of the rowers called "surreal".
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Elsie Wilkins shows off her dance moves on her 105th birthday in a care home in Peterborough.
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Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.
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It was Kemi Badenoch's belief that Robert Jenrick was about to make the ultimate leap to the right which has plunged the Conservative Party into turmoil.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 12:47    View Full Story...

A woman whose home flooded during works carried out by a now-folded company says she is trying to rebuild her life.
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The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round.
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After starting out in the British amateur game, Aden Durde is now two wins from the Super Bowl and could become the NFL's first British head coach.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 09:37    View Full Story...

Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
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Nominations close on Thursday, but current deputy leader Robbie Butler has announced his decision not to run.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 12:30    View Full Story...

The former Conservative minister and Scottish Tory treasurer has been officially unveiled by Nigel Farage.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 13:19    View Full Story...

A woman whose home flooded during works carried out by a now-folded company says she is trying to rebuild her life.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 10:09    View Full Story...

The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 11:16    View Full Story...

Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 10:18    View Full Story...

Anger is high after thousands of customers in Kent and Sussex have experienced days of water chaos.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 12:05    View Full Story...

An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 12:49    View Full Story...

Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 05:36    View Full Story...

More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 06:14    View Full Story...

Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 17:38    View Full Story...

Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 15:58    View Full Story...

The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 14:57    View Full Story...

The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.
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The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.
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The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
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Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.
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The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.
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Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
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There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
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Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 17:17    View Full Story...

Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 18:06    View Full Story...

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 14:30    View Full Story...

Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
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A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 17:35    View Full Story...

The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 14:48    View Full Story...

The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 10:59    View Full Story...

It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 03:34    View Full Story...

The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.
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Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 12 2026 12:29    View Full Story...

Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 00:07    View Full Story...

More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
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Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
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Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 00:07    View Full Story...

Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
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The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 7 2026 15:37    View Full Story...

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
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The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
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Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
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The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
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Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
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Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
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The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 17 2025 14:18    View Full Story...

Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 16 2025 00:06    View Full Story...

Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 06:17    View Full Story...

Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns.
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The businesses' co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 14 2026 16:57    View Full Story...

Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 06:12    View Full Story...

The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 13 2026 06:07    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...

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...

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
BBC News - Published Wed Oct 22 2025 07:58    View Full Story...

Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 15:03    View Full Story...

Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 8 2026 08:30    View Full Story...

How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 1 2026 08:30    View Full Story...

The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
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