Planning approvals for new homes at record low, figures show

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 15:39
Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour’s first year in office, figures show

Planning approvals for new homes at record low, figures show

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 15:39
Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour’s first year in office, figures show

Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 15:32
The police say the hack caused "significant disruption" and "millions in losses" for TfL.

Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 15:32
The police say the hack caused "significant disruption" and "millions in losses" for TfL.

US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK as tech deal signed

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 15:18
The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".

UK not out of woods on inflation, says Bank of England as interest rates held

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 15:03
The Bank of England governor warns "we're not out of the woods yet" in terms of rising inflation.

UK not out of woods on inflation, says Bank of England as interest rates held

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 15:03
The Bank of England governor warns "we're not out of the woods yet" in terms of rising inflation.

What is the president’s schedule for day two of his visit?

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 14:52
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania are in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit.

Sweet treats for Kate and Melania as they host Scouts

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 14:52
Melania Trump also joined Queen Camilla for a tour around the grounds of Windsor Castle - including the Queen Mary's Dolls' House.

Why is UK inflation still rising?

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 13:12
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

Three arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 12:25
The two men and a woman were all arrested in Grays, Essex, the Metropolitan Police says.

MP investigated over alleged racial abuse on X

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 12:07
Ex-Reform MP James McMurdock is accused of starting a chain of posts that spelled out a racial slur.

Manchester Arena bomb plotter refuses to leave cell for court hearing

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 11:37
Hashem Abedi refuses to leave his cell to appear in court accused of attacking four prison officers.

Four men bailed over Windsor protest

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 09:58
The men were arrested after images of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle.

Heavy rain set to continue across UK

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 06:48
The rain is set to continue into the weekend as some areas of the UK have already had nearly double the average rainfall for September.

Lockerbie bombing accused says he was forced into false confession

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 06:08
Lawyers have asked a federal court in Washington to rule the alleged confession inadmissible before his trial next year.

Blue Badge fraud: 'More fakes than ever before'

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 06:00
Fake, stolen and dead people’s badges are being used, investigators warn.

Fashion risks going backwards on diversity, says ex-Vogue boss

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 06:00
The former British Vogue editor says being "super-thin" and European is often seen as "the norm" again.

'Trump and circumstance' and 'Maddie suspect freed'

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:58
The state visit and the release of the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann make Thursday's papers.

Vintage port, 1,452 pieces of cutlery and very powerful people - a glimpse of the state banquet

BBC - Thu, 09/18/2025 - 03:00
Chicken and a special cocktail are being served, while Rupert Murdoch and Tim Cook are among the guests.