OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves

BBC - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 00:29
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

Traitors stars, Sienna Miller's baby bump and more pictures from the Fashion Awards

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 23:15
Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.

Teenage girl dies in minibus crash near school

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 22:37
The teenager was travelling in a minibus when it collided with a car in Toulston Lane, police say.

Hillsborough police report 'may not give answers'

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 22:00
A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Hillsborough police report 'may not give answers'

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 22:00
A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

PM says UK must engage with China despite security worries

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 21:21
The PM spoke at the Lady Mayor's banquet, traditionally used to set out foreign policy for the year ahead.

OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 18:55
The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.

Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 17:56
The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.

Teen dies after getting out of ambulance on M5

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 17:46
The motorway was closed in both directions after the incident on Friday night.

Real anxiety among farmers over bluetongue virus, minister says

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 17:40
A 20km temporary control zone is in place after the disease was identified in two cows at a holding near Bangor, County Down.

Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 17:25
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 17:18
The Tories have accused the government of lying about the state of the public finances ahead of the Budget.

US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 16:58
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.

US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 16:58
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.

Regulator backtracks on 'ghost train' plan

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 16:49
Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned.

Sandie Peggie launches further legal action against NHS Fife

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 16:39
Ms Peggie has now expanded her case to include Carol Potter, the chief executive of NHS Fife, and its director of people and culture, David Miller.

Danger to life and flood warning as heavy rain hits again

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 16:26
Some places could see up to 120mm (4.7in) of rainfall, the Met Office warns.

Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh jail term is 'unfair'

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 16:02
The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.

Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 16:00
The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.

Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal

BBC - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 16:00
The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.