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Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 09:41
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

One of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 08:56
An exhibition of Birds of America by John James Audubon opens at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 07:09
London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.

'So stressful' - teachers and pupils say new GCSEs are leading to burnout

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 06:12
Unions warn teachers will quit and there are fears for pupils' wellbeing as classroom tests increase.

I get to work on the most scenic railway line in the world

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 06:04
A proposal to close the line was rejected after thousands of people - and one dog - objected.

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 06:04
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 06:04
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

Senior police officer investigated in arrest footage case

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 05:39
Three people at Northamptonshire Police are under investigation.

How MI5 foiled a Tesco worker's plan for mass gun attack

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 05:30
Police say Alfie Coleman appeared to be a normal teenager but was hiding a dark plan.

King arrives in Bermuda after ending US trip with visit to small town America

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 03:19
On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.

May's full 'Flower Moon' will light up the sky on Friday 1 May

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 01:24
With spring flowers in full bloom, May's full Flower Moon rises on Friday as Darren Bett explains.

Why hundreds of everyday medicines are now so hard to get

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 01:23
People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.

Royals bid farewell to US with visit to Arlington Cemetery and a block party

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 01:12
King Charles' historic state visit, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II's in 2007, has come to an end.

Royals bid farewell to US with visit to Arlington Cemetery and a block party

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 01:12
King Charles' historic state visit, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II's in 2007, has come to an end.

Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 01:11
A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

Heating oil prices rose by 92% in March in Northern Ireland

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 00:03
Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.

'Pre-schools like ours won't survive if we can't find new homes'

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 00:02
Rainbow Corner has been asked to leave its home in the Orange hall it has used since 1979.

Elections watchdog considers looking into £5m gift to Farage

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 23:14
Reform UK mega donor Christopher Harborne gave the money to Nigel Farage in early 2024.

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:45
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship?

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:45
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.