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PSNI committed to anti-racism plans, says chief constable

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 19:04
Jon Boutcher makes the pledge as the organisation launches a Race and Ethnicity Action Plan in Belfast.

Suspected people smuggler arrested after BBC probe

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 18:46
Officers say they arrested a 22-year-old Iranian in Acocks Green in Birmingham earlier.

Scottish Secretary attacks 'snobby' council over Oasis comments

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 18:38
Ian Murray told a Fringe event the local authority's attitude towards fans of the band was 'classist'.

Watch: See where China plans to put its controversial mega-embassy

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 18:18
The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan.

Watch: See where China plans to put its controversial mega-embassy

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 18:18
The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan.

Watch: See where China plans to put its controversial mega-embassy

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 18:18
The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan.

Watch: See where China plans to put its controversial mega-embassy

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 18:18
The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan.

Weekly quiz - which baby names took top spot?

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 18:04
How much attention did you pay to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

David Lammy to host JD Vance at country residence

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 17:52
Vance will be a guest of the UK foreign secretary at his official residence Chevening, in Kent.

Daily weight loss pill could help patients lose 12% of body weight

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 17:13
Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.

Daily weight loss pill could help patients lose 12% of body weight

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 17:13
Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.

Interest rates cut to lowest level in more than two years

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 16:45
The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year.

UK asks China to explain blanked-out embassy plans

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 16:25
Deputy PM Angela Rayner is set to make a decision on the controversial development early next month.

Faisal Islam: Why has the Bank of England cut rates?

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 14:46
Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.

Faisal Islam: Why has the Bank of England cut rates?

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 14:46
Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.

Burglars steal £500k of jewellery from London home

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 14:39
Police hope releasing images of the distinctive heirlooms will help them track the items down.

No answers after teen drowns at Florida theme park

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 13:20
Anna Beaumont died while snorkelling at the Discovery Cove theme park in Orlando in May last year.

First migrants detained under 'one in, one out' deal with France

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 12:06
The detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.

Housing minister hiked rent weeks after removing tenants

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 11:51
Rushanara Ali faces criticism for increasing the rent on a house she owns by hundreds of pounds.

Three people charged with supporting Palestine Action

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 10:54
The charges come before a planned protest in support of the group on Saturday in London.