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Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%

The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 09:16 View Full Story...

'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 14:38 View Full Story...

Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime of lost earnings, court rules

The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 16:02 View Full Story...

Met making 'initial inquiries' into claims about Andrew protection officers

It comes after claims emerged that protection officers "turned a blind eye" during visits to Jeffrey Epstein's island.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 14:36 View Full Story...

GB medal hopes still alive after double win over US

Team GB's slim Winter Olympics curling medal hopes are still alive after both the men's and women's rink edge out the United States in Cortina.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 15:08 View Full Story...

Flooding may worsen as unsettled weather expected to last for at least another month

With wet and unsettled weather expected to continue flood affected areas will have to wait longer for any respite as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 14:54 View Full Story...

Bone cement shortage likely to lead to joint surgery delays, NHS warns

Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 15:43 View Full Story...

Uefa investigates alleged racist abuse against Real Madrid player during Benfica match

Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni as Uefa launch an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 15:31 View Full Story...

Driver guilty over fatal smart motorway crash

Barry O'Sullivan killed 68-year-old Pulvinder Dhillon after driving into a stationary car on the M4.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 15:16 View Full Story...

Watch: Skier tells BBC of 'panic' as avalanche hit Italian slopes

Footage shows a queue of people, including children, covered in snow after an avalanche struck a valley in Courmayeur.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 13:38 View Full Story...

Zuckerberg to testify in social media addiction trial

The billionaire Meta chief executive was questioned by lawyers over whether use of Instagram harms children.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 16:41 View Full Story...

'How on earth have they done that?' - see Morrison's miracle shot that stole win for GB

Rebecca Morrison hit an incredible shot against the USA to win the game and give Team GB a chance of progressing into the curling semi-finals.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 13:01 View Full Story...

Watch: Lindsey Vonn shares her journey home after Olympics crash

The US skier was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010 and had been hoping for a fairytale ending to her illustrious career in 2026.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 14:56 View Full Story...

USA's Shiffrin wins slalom gold in emphatic style

American star Mikaela Shiffrin cemented her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time as she won Olympic slalom gold in emphatic fashion.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 14:53 View Full Story...

How a fatal crash happened on a smart motorway

Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, from London, died after the crash on the M4 in Berkshire in March 2022.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 15:04 View Full Story...

Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve

Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 00:48 View Full Story...

William says it has taken 'long time to understand my emotions'

Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 08:15 View Full Story...

'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of a coastal community failed by political promises

In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 01:31 View Full Story...

I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all

More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 06:24 View Full Story...

Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews

The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London's West End.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 10:30 View Full Story...

I hated my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it

Tilly and Charlotte share their experiences of body dysmorphic disorder and how they recovered from it.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 16:23 View Full Story...

Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned

The letter from Queen Elizabeth II asks if "the birds are well, and the goldfish haven't died".
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 13:59 View Full Story...

Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed

Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 16:13 View Full Story...

Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain

Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 07:58 View Full Story...

Spain luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, police say

Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 16:34 View Full Story...

Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left

Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 15:03 View Full Story...

Rescuers search for nine missing skiers after California avalanche

Forecasters warn that heavy snowfall is likely to continue in the area over the next few days, making rescue efforts more difficult.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 15:29 View Full Story...

Defence giant BAE hails record sales as workers remain on strike

Defence company BAE has increased payouts to investors after its sales increased but staff in Lancashire have walked out over stalled pay talks
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 14:10 View Full Story...

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Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?

Youth unemployment hits a more than 10 year high.
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 17 2026 20:43 View Full Story...

Why did US Attorney General lose her temper during Epstein Files questioning?

And did Barack Obama accidentally confirm the existence of aliens?
BBC News - Published Tue Feb 17 2026 05:21 View Full Story...

'Defamation campaign' against Prestianni - Benfica

GB's curling medal hopes still alive after double win over US

Hamilton finds new F1 cars 'more fun' to drive

Lewis Hamilton says he finds the new Formula 1 cars this year "more fun" to drive - in contrast to the views of Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 16:09 View Full Story...

'It smacks of England' - Australia fail again at T20 World Cup

Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B - how Australia's T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.
BBC News - Published Wed Feb 18 2026 10:28 View Full Story...