Chris Mason: Reeves and Starmer can't escape sluggish economy

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 10:49
The PM and chancellor badged their Spending Review as start of a new chapter but the economic backdrop is inescapable.

Teenage girls admit killing man in street attack

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 10:46
Fredi Rivero, 75, was pushed, shoved, kicked and punched in a group attack in north London.

Teenage girls admit killing man in street attack

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 10:46
Fredi Rivero, 75, was pushed, shoved, kicked and punched in a group attack in north London.

David Walliams Nazi salute unacceptable, BBC says

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 09:44
The children's author and comedian made the gestures during a recording of Would I Lie To You?

Violence continues in Northern Ireland for third night

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 08:55
BBC Correspondent Phil Mackie reports from Ballymena, Northern Ireland following the country's third night of disorder.

Sweets from US company could damage DNA and increase cancer risk, UK agency warns

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 07:38
The FSA says chemical compounds in the sweets can increase the risk of cancer and damage DNA.

Shops found to be flouting single-use vape ban

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 06:40
Disposable vapes are still being sold in some shops despite a recently introduced ban, the BBC finds.

These touts made millions - and claimed staff at big ticketing firms helped

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 06:14
The touts alleged staff at resale sites Ticketmaster once owned helped them trade in bulk, the BBC reveals.

These touts made millions - and claimed staff at big ticketing firms helped

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 06:14
The touts alleged staff at resale sites Ticketmaster once owned helped them trade in bulk, the BBC reveals.

'Brave and beautiful people' remembered in Aids quilt display

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 06:04
The UK Aids memorial quilt goes on display in full for the first time in 30 years at London's Tate Modern.

Hearing to decide whether Sheku Bayoh chair should resign

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 05:58
Lord Bracadale will hear arguments on whether he should step down as chair of the public inquiry.

Leon Brittan's widow says 'no closure' from false abuse claims after police misconduct case dropped

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 05:56
Lady Diana Brittan says her falsely accused late husband's legacy has been permanently tarnished.

Leon Brittan's widow says 'no closure' from false abuse claims after police misconduct case dropped

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 05:56
Lady Diana Brittan says her falsely accused late husband's legacy has been permanently tarnished.

'No closure' for Leon Brittan's widow after he was falsely accused of sex abuse

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 05:56
Lady Diana Brittan says her falsely accused late husband's legacy has been permanently tarnished.

The Papers: Reeves 'renewing Britain' or 'reckless splurge'?

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 05:33
Reaction to the chancellor's Spending Review dominates the front pages on Thursday.

US reviewing Aukus submarine pact as part of 'America First' agenda

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 02:43
It comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending.

US reviewing Aukus submarine pact as part of 'America First' agenda

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 02:43
It comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending.

Chris Mason: This Spending Review is a gamble on patience in an era of impatience

BBC - Thu, 06/12/2025 - 02:06
The big bet for the government remains on economic growth - finding it and sustaining it.

Spending review could mean cuts in Wales - experts

BBC - Wed, 06/11/2025 - 23:00
Experts warn of potential cuts if cash boost in spending review is spent on the Welsh NHS.

UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar

BBC - Wed, 06/11/2025 - 22:24
Talks on rules governing the border of Spain and Gibraltar have been ongoing since Britain left the EU.