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Number of new homes in England falls in Labour's first year - but applications rise

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 10:51
Find out how many new homes were registered where you live during Labour’s first year in government

Number of new homes in England falls in Labour's first year - but applications rise

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 10:51
Find out how many new homes were registered where you live during Labour’s first year in government

Killer mum looked up jail terms before police call

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 09:06
A mother who killed her children searched for information on prison, a Stoke-on-Trent inquest hears.

Watch: Bus in flames in central London

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 09:02
All passengers were safely evacuated and there are no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown.

'Our mosque feels like a prison after Southport riots'

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 07:00
In the wake of anti-immigration riots last year, two Islamic leaders say they still feel unsafe.

Plea to let childminders look after more pre-schoolers

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:42
Currently a childminder is permitted to care for six children under the age of 12.

Reform government would have to do unpopular things, says policy guru

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:31
James Orr, a friend of JD Vance and the man behind a new pro-Reform think tank, speaks to the BBC.

The man behind Glasgow's fake street signs

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:11
A self-proclaimed guerilla artist based in Glasgow is covering the city in parody street signs.

The man behind Glasgow's fake street signs

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:11
A self-proclaimed guerilla artist based in Glasgow is covering the city in parody street signs.

Call to simplify Scottish disability benefits system

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:08
A report commissioned by ministers said the Adult Disability Payment is "more compassionate" than the rest of the UK.

British 999 call handler's voice cloned by Russian network using AI

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:06
A BBC Verify investigation has revealed that the identities of British public sector workers have been cloned using AI by a Russian-linked disinformation campaign.

British 999 call handler's voice cloned by Russian network using AI

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:06
A BBC Verify investigation has revealed that the identities of British public sector workers have been cloned using AI by a Russian-linked disinformation campaign.

'Staff were physically sick': The dine and dash mental health toll on restaurant workers

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:01
A former restaurateur says some staff are left "physically sick" after dine and dash incidents.

'Staff were physically sick': The dine and dash mental health toll on restaurant workers

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:01
A former restaurateur says some staff are left "physically sick" after dine and dash incidents.

'Endless battle': Fighting the crime gangs taking over the high street

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:00
People say they're terrified of going to the shops, with reports of intimidation and open drug dealing.

'Endless battle': Fighting the crime gangs taking over the High Street

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:00
People say they're terrified of going to the shops, with reports of intimidation and open drug dealing.

Scuba divers rescue lost wedding ring from river

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 05:23
Ant Crocker says he is "over the moon" at being reunited with his jewellery.

Airlines demand answers after air traffic control failure

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 05:15
Ten flights to and from Heathrow were cancelled on Thursday, on top of some 150 across the UK on Wednesday.

The Papers: 'Prince of Sadness' and 'Air we go again'

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 04:50
The final public farewell for Ozzy Osbourne and air traffic chaos across the UK dominate Thursday's papers.

Hotel tycoon reveals Heathrow expansion proposal

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 01:59
Arora Group says a shorter runway will avoid the cost and disruption of diverting the M25 motorway.