Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks

BBC - 4 hours 2 min ago
The chancellor highlights "uncertainty" in the world as economists warn of tax rises if the economy fails to grow.

Man trapped inside leisure centre tells of fear as rioters attacked

BBC - 4 hours 12 min ago
Masked youths attacked a leisure centre and set it on fire as violence spread to other towns in Northern Ireland.

Man trapped inside leisure centre tells of fear as rioters attacked

BBC - 4 hours 12 min ago
Masked youths attacked a leisure centre and set it on fire as violence spread to other towns in Northern Ireland.

'I lost part of my garden to a £2bn road'

BBC - 4 hours 41 min ago
John Watkeys was asked to leave his home of 65 years for the upgrade on one of Wales' busiest roads.

Heat-health alerts to kick in as parts of UK face thunderstorms

BBC - 4 hours 43 min ago
Temperatures on Friday will likely match the previous hottest day of 2025 so far.

Race Across The World winners crowned

BBC - 5 hours 3 min ago
The duo will share a cash prize of £20,000 after racing through China, Nepal and India.

Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close

BBC - 5 hours 21 min ago
The BBC understands up to 100 of the brand's 825 UK stores could close as the new owners shake up the business.

Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year

BBC - 5 hours 28 min ago
Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services, documents in the Spending Review suggest.

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

BBC - 5 hours 51 min ago
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 - 5 hours 54 min ago
Fredi Rivero, 75, was pushed, shoved, kicked and punched in a group attack in north London.

David Walliams Nazi salute unacceptable, BBC says

BBC - 6 hours 56 min ago
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 - 7 hours 45 min ago
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 - 9 hours 2 min ago
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 - 10 hours 57 sec ago
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 - 10 hours 26 min ago
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 - 10 hours 36 min ago
The UK Aids memorial quilt goes on display in full for the first time in 30 years at London's Tate Modern.

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

BBC - 10 hours 44 min ago
Lady Diana Brittan says her falsely accused late husband's legacy has been permanently tarnished.

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

BBC - 13 hours 57 min ago
It comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending.

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

BBC - 16 hours 28 min ago
Reaction to the chancellor's Spending Review dominates the front pages on Thursday.

Leisure centre attacked in third night of violence in Northern Ireland

BBC - Wed, 06/11/2025 - 23:53
This comes after two days of disorder, in which 32 officers were injured and six people arrested.