Migrants in Calais say they will stop at nothing to reach the UK

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 14:58
"We're going to try again and again to cross to the UK," one migrant told the BBC

It's too easy to claim benefits in UK, Badenoch says

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 14:48
Conservative leader tells the BBC there needs to be a "crack down on people exploiting the system".

Gregg Wallace faces backlash over autism defence

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 14:10
The TV presenter was criticised after he appeared to link claims of misconduct to his autism diagnosis.

Police declare bonfire site a major incident

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 14:03
There are concerns of a risk to the power supply at two major hospitals as the bonfire is near an electricity substation.

Van hit level crossing after 'dog chewed handbrake'

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 13:37
Train lines between Harrogate and York have reopened but a reduced service is operating.

Heat health advice as temperatures set to soar

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 13:14
People are urged to take care as parts of the country could reach 30C during a possible three-day heatwave.

Heatwave to peak this weekend as temperatures soar to 34C

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:51
Parts of the UK are already experiencing heatwave conditions, which could continue into early next week.

Bella Culley trial postponed over evidence issues

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:17
The trial of 19-year-old in Georgia is postponed due to issues with the evidence.

Royal Mail to scrap second-class post on Saturdays

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:35
Regulator Ofcom says fewer second class deliveries will help Royal Mail cut costs.

Sexual abuse claims against former bishop and vicar investigated

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:02
Church in Wales sex abuse claims investigated by police

Plan for electricity bills based on region dropped

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 10:52
Zonal pricing supporters say the proposal would have meant lower bills, but critics say it could have scared off investment.

Royal Mail to scrap second-class post on Saturdays

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 08:59
Regulator Ofcom says fewer second class deliveries will help Royal Mail cut costs.

North Sea operators 'running out of time' to plug old oil wells

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 06:11
Industry regulator The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has identified a backlog of more than 500 wells that require plugging.

'People can hug the Sycamore Gap tree again'

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 06:06
A piece of the Sycamore Gap tree trunk is unveiled at its new home near Hadrian's Wall.

Chris Mason: Reform's momentum is making the political weather

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:42
Nigel Farage's party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response

After a high-profile Tory defection, Reform is making the political weather

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:42
Nigel Farage's party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response

Chris Mason: Reform's momentum is making the political weather

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:42
Nigel Farage's party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response

How was wanted man who left online clues free to kill Anita Rose?

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:28
A man is convicted of murdering a dog walker while on Suffolk Police's most wanted criminals list.

How was wanted man who left online clues free to kill Anita Rose?

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:28
A man is convicted of murdering a dog walker while on Suffolk Police's most wanted criminals list.

Ban some foreigners from sickness benefits, Tories urge

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 04:11
Leader Kemi Badenoch will set out her plans to restrict welfare payments in a speech on Thursday.
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