'Costs just keep rising' - jump in firms in trouble

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 11:35
Businesses in the most distress include those in hospitality, leisure and retail, say insolvency specialists.

Weather forecast: What to expect from Storm Éowyn

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 10:49
The BBC's Sarah Keith-Lucas gives the UK forecast, with gusts over 100mph in parts of the country.

Appeal won to name Sara Sharif's family court judges

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 10:47
A decision not to name judges in historical family court cases about Sara's care has been appealed.

Appeal won to name Sara Sharif's family court judges

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 10:47
A decision not to name judges in historical family court cases about Sara's care has been appealed.

Man, 91, rejects retirement to work in chip shop

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 10:30
John Paniyas says working five days a week at his family business keeps his mind active.

Arrests amid trouble before Man Utd Rangers match

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 10:02
Officers were called to reports of disorder before the Europa League clash at Old Trafford.

Campaigners dismiss loan charge review as 'sham'

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 09:41
The charge aimed to close a tax loophole and recover backdated taxes, but has left many facing big bills.

MP calls for harsher sentence for Southport killer

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 08:56
Axel Rudakubana, 18, was jailed for a minimum of 52 years for the murders of three girls.

PC who attacked homeless boy loses appeal

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 07:54
PC Lee Prince now faces a gross misconduct investigation.

Power cuts and schools shut as Storm Éowyn hits

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 07:32
Gusts of up to 85mph leave thousands of people without power in parts of Wales as weather warnings continue.

Trains off and schools shut as Storm Éowyn hits

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 07:30
The North East and Cumbria is under an amber weather warning for wind as Storm Éowyn hits.

MP abuse worse than Jo Cox era, says sister Leadbeater

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 07:30
Leadbeater says her bill to legalise assisted dying has exposed her to unprecedented levels of "nastiness".

MP abuse worse than Jo Cox era, says sister Leadbeater

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 07:30
Leadbeater says her bill to legalise assisted dying has exposed her to unprecedented levels of "nastiness".

HMS Unicorn receives 'incredible' £796,000 grant

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 06:34
Scotland's oldest ship is being restored to make it the centrepiece of a new maritime visitor centre

New code of practice for getting a dog in Scotland

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 06:08
A new checklist will ensure that dog owners understand the commitment they are signing up for.

My 27-year wait to face my daughter's killers

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 06:08
Margaret McKeich turned 40 on the day her only child, Caroline Glachan, was found murdered in a river.

Rolls-Royce strikes £9bn nuclear submarine deal

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 06:07
A deal for nuclear submarine reactors is agreed between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce.

The Papers: 'Bravery' of Southport girls and calls for justice reform

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 05:56
Reactions to the 52-year jail sentence handed to Southport killer Axel Rudakubana lead the papers.

UK has not ruled out EU food trade deal, says minister

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 03:37
Jonathan Reynolds told the BBC doing a deal to ease UK exports of food would not cross the government's red lines

Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life'

BBC - Fri, 01/24/2025 - 00:57
Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds.