The Papers: 'Labour's tax war' and 'banter off the menu'

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 05:16
Taxes are dominating the papers on Thursday morning, along with edits made to the upcoming series of MasterChef.

Rayner asks China to explain redacted embassy plans

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 02:25
The deputy prime minister has requested a response over the blacked-out plans by 20 August.

Inner London to lose out in funding rebalance - report

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 02:12
The shake-up will affect the share of central government funding distributed to councils in England.

Badenoch reveals how she told on exam cheat as teenager

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 02:05
The Tory leader speaks about her background and values in an interview with the BBC's Amol Rajan.

I have complex PTSD but waiting list means I've only seen psychiatrist once in 10 years

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 01:30
Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows.

Licences needed for Botox clinics in cosmetics crackdown

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 01:02
The government plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who exploit people and cause harm.

Licences needed for Botox clinics in cosmetics crackdown

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 01:02
The government plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who exploit people and cause harm.

More teens to get their choice of uni even if they miss their grades, says Ucas

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 00:13
A record number of 18-year-olds will get into their first choice, even if they miss their grades.

More teens to get their choice of uni even if they miss their grades, says Ucas

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 00:13
A record number of 18-year-olds will get into their first choice, even if they miss their grades.

I live in a peaceful corner of Bristol. But the house next door is empty and full of rats

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 00:03
The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils.

'I live in a peaceful corner of Bristol. But the house next door is empty and full of rats'

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 00:03
The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils.

'I live in a peaceful corner of Bristol. But the house next door is empty and full of rats'

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 00:03
The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils.

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 00:02
Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation.

Child chemotherapy sessions delayed due to nurse shortages

BBC - Thu, 08/07/2025 - 00:01
More than half of a team of 12 nurses are "unavailable for work due to planned and unplanned absences".

Extra-strong nicotine pouches packaged like children's sweets

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 23:07
Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.

Extra-strong nicotine pouches packaged like children's sweets

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 23:07
Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.

Doctor's 'helpless' wait to hear from family in Gaza

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 23:00
Dr Ahmed Sabra says his father, sister and nieces are starving as they remain in war-torn Gaza.

Gordon Brown calls for gambling tax to cut child poverty

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 22:40
Anti-poverty campaigners say axing the two-child benefit cap is the "single most effective" step.

Wrong remains from Air India crash 'adds to trauma', says family

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 21:49
Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek's sister tells BBC Newsnight her family are seeking closure and dignity for her brother.

Airport runway reopens after emergency landing

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 21:45
The plane has been removed, and Birmingham Airport's runway reopened shortly before 20:00 BST.