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Buy now, pay later affordability checks to come into force

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 10:32
Long-promised regulation of the sector will come into force next July, but lenders will have some flexibility.

Serious pollution incidents by water companies up 60% last year

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 10:25
Last year had the highest number of pollution events by water companies ever recorded.

Original Balamory stars return for new CBeebies series

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 10:23
The BBC says it will blend familiar faces with a host of new characters for joyful stories, comedy, songs and adventures.

South East hosepipe ban affecting more than 1.4 million customers comes into force

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 10:02
The temporary ban affects more than 1.4 million customers in Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Officers attacked at hotel protest, say police

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 09:53
The hotel, which is used to house asylum seekers, is damaged and police vehicles are targeted.

'I have hundreds of bats in my house - and I can't do a thing about it'

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 09:25
An Aberdeen woman says she has been forced to sleep in her car after discovering a colony of the protected animals in her house.

'I have hundreds of bats in my house - and I can't do a thing about it'

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 09:25
An Aberdeen woman says she has been forced to sleep in her car after discovering a colony of the protected animals in her house.

Obvious Labour leadership wants me out, Diane Abbott tells BBC

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 08:16
MP Diane Abbott has been suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation.

'Trusting The Salt Path author was our biggest mistake', family says

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 06:30
A family who claim The Salt Path author stole thousands from their business say trusting her was a big mistake.

Cockroach-infested jail detained inmates illegally

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 06:01
Data shows 130 inmates were held illegally, after their release date, in the last six months.

'Starmer's new generation' and 'Abbott suspended'

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 02:17
Labour's move to lower the voting age in the UK dominates Friday's headlines.

Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 01:18
BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.

Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 01:18
BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.

Buy now, pay later checks will block some shoppers

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 01:14
Long-promised regulation of the sector will come into force next July, but lenders will have some flexibility.

Chris Mason: Why Labour had little choice but to suspend Diane Abbott again

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 00:53
Labour appearing consistent is core to Abbott's second suspension, writes the BBC's Chris Mason.

Town has 'had enough' of stenches from port

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 00:00
Campaigners speak over ongoing waste smells at Warrenpoint Port.

How history-chasing Italy can threaten England at Euro 2025

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 23:56
With Italy waiting for England in the semi-finals of Euro 2025, BBC Sport looks at how the Azzurre could threaten the Lionesses' quest to retain their title.

'My son's killers are the evilest people on Earth'

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 23:03
Will Griffiths says he partly blames himself for son Ethan's death at the hands of his grandparents.

Woman forbidden from removing bat infestation from her home

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 22:56
An Aberdeen woman says she has been forced to sleep in her car after discovering a colony of the protected animals in her house.

Child dies and 21 injured after school coach crash

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 22:20
The coach was bringing pupils back from a school trip when it overturned and fell 20ft.