Why are bills going up? Your questions answered

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:58
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.

'Don't deport us over health issue' say couple

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:16
A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.

Harry charity engulfed by cash fears, insiders claim

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:09
Financial worries and fundraising rows inflamed boardroom battle that engulfed Sentebale, insiders claim.

Millions see April bills rise as Citizens Advice warns single parents could be worst hit

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:07
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

Scottish tourist dies after Rome holiday explosion

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:35
Grant Paterson was on a break in Rome when the B&B in the city's Monteverde area collapsed on 23 March.

Man who stalked Shirley Ballas for six years sentenced

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:32
The sentencing judge says Kyle Shaw made a "menacing threat" against Shirley Ballas and her family.

Bletchley code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:59
Betty Webb MBE worked at Bletchley Park during World War Two intercepting enemy messages.

Bletchley code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:59
Betty Webb MBE worked at Bletchley Park during World War Two intercepting enemy messages.

Victims will be able to attend offenders' parole hearings

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:28
The scheme, piloted in Greater Manchester, is being rolled out across England and Wales.

My daughter was bitten by an XL bully. I met an owner to ask why they'd have one

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 11:51
Matt's daughter was attacked by an XL bully - he agreed to meet an owner to find out why anyone would want one.

UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 08:42
Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption.

Missing girl was seen paddling in River Thames

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 07:32
Residents near the scene in east London say she was playing in the water during a day off from school.

'Paedophile tried to silence my teenage son about abuse'

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 06:42
The mother of a survivor of child sex abuse, blackmail and violence speaks to BBC News NI about her son's trauma.

'Paedophile tried to silence my teenage son about abuse'

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 06:42
The mother of a survivor of child sex abuse, blackmail and violence speaks to BBC News NI about her son's trauma.

In pictures: Scottish nature photo awards 2024

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 06:13
Images taken in Shetland, Orkney, Highlands and Edinburgh were among the winners.

'RAAC in our roof has robbed us of our retirement'

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 06:04
A Dundee couple's future plans are on hold after the cheap version of concrete was found in their home

Talent leaving Wales for England due to scheme, unis say

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 05:59
Critics say the Seren scheme focuses too much on Oxbridge and takes money and talent away from Wales.

The Papers: l 'Le Pen rails against ban' and 'Trump's tariffs to hit UK'

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 04:35
A mixture of headlines dominate the front pages of UK papers on Tuesday.

UK-Gambian student targeted by Trump leaves the US

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 04:12
British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.

Minister warns of risk from foreign donors

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 03:54
Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali is planning measures to protect against foreign political interference.