Teenage boy found dead in lake

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 09:53
Police say the boy was reported missing on Thursday evening and an "extensive search" ensued.

Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting, its sequel and modern-day malaise

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 09:52
The Scottish author speaks to the BBC ahead of the launch of his new book, Men in Love.

Reeves disappointed after economy unexpectedly shrinks

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 09:48
The economy contracted in May for the second month in a row, adding to pressure on the chancellor.

Plans for cash Isa changes on hold after backlash

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 09:28
There had been reports in recent weeks that the chancellor was going to cut the £20,000 limit.

Plans for cash Isa changes on hold after backlash

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 09:28
There had been reports in recent weeks that the chancellor was going to cut the £20,000 limit.

'We have a hosepipe ban but water leaking down our streets'

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 09:07
Yorkshire Water customers say they understand a ban but question the firm's efforts to fix leaks.

'We have a hosepipe ban but water leaking down our streets'

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 09:07
Yorkshire Water customers say they understand a ban but question the firm's efforts to fix leaks.

UK-France migrant deal 'robust' against legal challenges, Cooper says

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 09:06
The home secretary says the government will resist any attempts to block the deal agreed with France this week.

UK-France migrant deal 'robust' against legal challenges, Cooper says

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 09:06
The home secretary says the government will resist any attempts to block the deal agreed with France this week.

'This is history right here': Oasis fans queue for Manchester gig

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 08:07
The Gallagher brothers are set to play five sold-out shows at Heaton Park on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July

Officers who confronted Southport killer honoured

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 06:13
Three police officers who faced down Axel Rudakubana are commended for their bravery.

Sites chosen for new state-backed Welsh windfarms

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 06:11
Wales' new renewable energy developer announces where it will build its first wind farm projects.

'Our mosque was threatened after the 7/7 bombings'

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 06:01
The 7 July bombers were all British Muslims, and their actions affected London's Muslim communities.

Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 06:00
The UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.

The Papers: 'One in, one doubt' and 'sick note' crackdown

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 05:56
Reaction to the UK-France agreement tackling migrant Channel crossings dominates the front pages.

TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits BMA over strikes

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 05:20
The Labour peer says the strikes could damage public trust in doctors.

Delays and shortages in UK's F-35 jet fleet, watchdog says

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 04:44
Delays and personnel shortages are "undermining the armed forces' warfighting capability", a report says.

Delays and shortages in UK's F-35 jet fleet, watchdog says

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 04:44
Delays and personnel shortages are "undermining the armed forces' warfighting capability", a report says.

Trainspotting's Irvine Welsh: We've become 'dumbed down machines'

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 00:31
Author Irvine Welsh has written a sequel called Men in Love, because the world is "so full of hate".

As UK faces third heatwave, is this 'just summer'?

BBC - Fri, 07/11/2025 - 00:06
2025 is already shaping up to be an extraordinary year for weather records in parts of the UK.