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'Extraordinary world-views': Turner Prize nominees revealed

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:56
The four artists in the running for this year's prestigious art award are revealed.

GB Energy to be blocked from using slavery-linked solar

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:04
The government says it has listened to MPs who called for a ban on panels linked to slave labour.

10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:39
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

Prince Louis photo marks seventh birthday

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:33
A photograph taken in Norfolk this month has been released to mark the birthday of Prince Louis.

Scotland's values under threat from 'hard right' - Swinney

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:19
The first minister is hosting a forum of political, civic and faith groups in Glasgow.

Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:13
The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs.

Self-styled 'Rocky' jailed over guns and drugs

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:04
MMA fighter Pietro Menga, who also called himself The Italian Stallion, was caught on Encrochat.

The battle to ban greyhound racing in Scotland

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:57
The country's last track is closed indefinitely, but campaigners are determined to outlaw the sport for good.

Talks to resume as Birmingham bin strike enters sixth week

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:29
Negotiations between the city council and the Unite union are due to resume on Wednesday afternoon.

London Marathon 2025 - everything you need to know

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:32
Everything you need to know about the 2025 London Marathon including the route, elite fields, record attempts, celebrity runners, weather forecast and how to watch on the BBC.

Nissan boss says building cars in UK too expensive

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:17
The Sunderland factory pays more for electricity than any other Nissan plant, the executive says.

The fatal van crash that left a city horrified

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:19
Three-year-old Louisa Palmisano was struck and killed as she walked with her parents in Manchester.

Police failings left predator free to kidnap girl

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:11
Lewis Jones was under investigation for more than two years for another attack, the BBC can reveal.

Police failings left predator free to kidnap girl

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:11
Lewis Jones was under investigation for more than two years for another attack, the BBC can reveal.

Police failings left predator free to kidnap girl

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:11
Lewis Jones was under investigation for more than two years for another attack, the BBC can reveal.

Chris Mason: Gender debate has changed but it's not over yet

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 05:40
The landmark Supreme Court ruling has changed the tone of the conversation, our political editor writes.

London to host fresh Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 04:28
Speculation that Russia might be willing to halt its invasion along current front lines is growing.

Police chiefs to be granted powers to remove unfit officers

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 03:28
Police chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new measures.

Police chiefs to be granted powers to remove unfit officers

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 03:28
Police chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new measures.

Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 02:50
Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.