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University tuition fees system is a 'mess', says Clegg

The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:02    View Full Story...

First Mandelson files expected to be published on Wednesday

The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 23:09    View Full Story...

Wildlife to replace historical characters on banknotes

Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:07    View Full Story...

Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 01:04    View Full Story...

MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs

The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:09    View Full Story...

Gale-force winds to batter UK as snow and cold set for comeback

Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:29    View Full Story...

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range

Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:24    View Full Story...

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes

The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 23:02    View Full Story...

Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn

The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:11    View Full Story...

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 Wed Mar 11 2026 03:15    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...

Queen says she stands by survivors of sexual violence

Queen Camilla gives a speech where she pledges her solidarity for the victims of sexual abuse.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 22:07    View Full Story...

MSPs back six month amendment to assisted dying bill

Holyrood members will wade through about 300 proposed changes to the law before a final vote.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 22:24    View Full Story...

Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint

Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 21:32    View Full Story...

Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent

The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 20:39    View Full Story...

Mail editor kept Catherine's pregnancy secret for days, court hears

Charlotte Griffiths says she never hacked a phone or used a private investigator as she gave evidence in the privacy trial brought by figures including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 19:00    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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Barton refused bail after 'attack at golf club'

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...

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...

The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market

As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:05    View Full Story...

From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world

Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 23:00    View Full Story...

The Papers: 'US bombers take off' and 'Heading out - at last'

US fighter jets leave UK airbase and British warship sails to Mediterranean -Wednesday’s papers.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:59    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...

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...

'My epileptic daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'

Jo-Ann Burns is claiming her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:00    View Full Story...

A scam impersonating dead people may cost us our home

A BBC investigation has found multiple cases of John Sexton or his associates impersonating dead people to obtain titles.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 22:58    View Full Story...

I was punched in the face for driving at 20mph

A man says has become anxious and dislikes driving after he was punched in the face for driving at 20mph.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 22:52    View Full Story...

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