Next ad banned as pose made model look too thin

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 00:01
The advertising watchdog says it was "irresponsible" to emphasise the thinness of the model's legs.

Goldman axes diversity rule that has 'served purpose'

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 00:01
The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.

Judge's sperm donor warning over man who 'fathered 180 children'

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 22:59
Women are warned against a man who claims his sperm has fathered children all around the world.

Heathrow to expand two terminals ahead of third runway

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 22:23
The chief executive of the UK's largest airport will unveil plans to develop terminals two and five.

Labour suspends 11 councillors over WhatsApp group

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 22:01
The group, which is being investigated by the party, has already led to the suspension of two Labour MPs.

Church of England rejects fully independent safeguarding

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 19:59
One abuse survivors advocate described the decision as a "punch in the gut" for victims.

Kate meets new mothers and babies on prison visit

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 18:58
The Princess of Wales has visited HMP Styal in Cheshire as part of her ongoing early years initiative.

Met officers who fail vetting scheme may keep jobs

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:58
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says the force has been left in a "hopeless position".

UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:38
It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."

Bomb survivor recalls being trapped under engine while on fire

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:17
A woman who lost a leg in the bomb has described the moment the engine of the car that exploded landed on her.

Met officers who fail vetting scheme may keep jobs

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:10
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says the force has been left in a "hopeless position".

Sergeant 'pinned down' teenage soldier, inquest told

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:05
Jaysley Beck called a friend "frightened and in tears" after a sergeant 'pinned her down'.

Sergeant 'pinned down' teenage soldier, inquest told

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:05
Jaysley Beck called a friend "frightened and in tears" after a sergeant 'pinned her down'.

French prosecutors confirm how British couple died

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 16:53
Andrew and Dawn Searle, who moved to France from Scotland about 10 years ago, were found by a neighbour last week.

Bodies found in river confirmed as missing sisters

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 16:51
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - both 32 and originally from Hungary - disappeared in Aberdeen on 7 January.

Bodies found in river confirmed as missing sisters

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 16:51
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - both 32 and originally from Hungary - disappeared in Aberdeen on 7 January.

UK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 16:43
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK would not have "a knee-jerk reaction" but "a clear-headed" response.

UK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 16:43
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK would not have "a knee-jerk reaction" but "a clear-headed" response.

Watch: Sue Gray takes seat in the House of Lords

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 16:27
Former Partygate investigator who went on to become Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff joins the Lords.

Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racial harassment

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 16:14
The Chelsea striker was charged over an incident at a London police station in 2023.