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Minister defends PM's handling of Mandelson appointment

Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 09:22    View Full Story...

Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it's far from over

This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 23:54    View Full Story...

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note over mental health concerns

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 09:21    View Full Story...

Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates'

The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 00:03    View Full Story...

Wind warnings issued as colder weather and mountain snow forecast

Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK and conditions are turning colder towards the end of the week.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 00:41    View Full Story...

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s

Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 09:26    View Full Story...

Liza Tarbuck leaves Radio 2 Saturday show after 14 years

Shaun Keaveny, host of The Rock Show, will stand in for her until the end of the end of the month.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 04:14    View Full Story...

My phone contents were shared with the police colleague I accused of rape

Police Scotland has been fined £66,000 by a watchdog after it failed to protect sensitive personal information.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 07:44    View Full Story...

Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school

Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 19:04    View Full Story...

Missing Brazilian academic may have taken boat, UK police say

Police believe the last sighting of Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto was on CCTV just after midnight on 3 March in Brightlingsea.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 21:29    View Full Story...

Polanski stood by breast enlargement hypnosis claim

A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 18:15    View Full Story...

Starmer vows to crack down on 'profiteering' from fuel crisis

The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 09:16    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...

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying

For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 06:09    View Full Story...

How a lost suitcase led to a two-year compensation battle with Ryanair

Rosie McGrane says her case never arrived when she travelled from Edinburgh to Copenhagen with Ryanair in September 2023.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 06:25    View Full Story...

BBC decision to axe LGBTQ+ dating show is two steps back, say contestants

Former contestants of I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl speak out as show axed due to "funding challenges".
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 18:19    View Full Story...

The Papers: 'Starmer did ignore Epstein warnings' and 'Record oil release'

Thursday's papers all lead with files released on Lord Mandelson's vetting for the US ambassador role.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 05:49    View Full Story...

The Aldi-style disruptors 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 10:49    View Full Story...

Where did fridge-carrying fundraiser's donations go?

Teesside charity's ex-staff question where donations were spent but its founder denies wrongdoing.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 06:14    View Full Story...

Man charged with murder of Ellie Flanagan

A 45-year-old man has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon with intent.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 23:20    View Full Story...

My phone contents were shared with the police colleague I accused of rape

Police Scotland has been fined £66,000 by a watchdog after it failed to protect sensitive personal information.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 07:44    View Full Story...

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying

For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.
BBC News - Published Thu Mar 12 2026 06:09    View Full Story...

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