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UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 10:42
The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.

Inquest opened into Hatton death

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 10:20
An inquest into the death of boxer Ricky Hatton is opened and adjourned.

'I make people laugh but I couldn't make myself smile'

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 06:18
Comedian Serena Terry is ready to return to the stage after struggling with depression and ADHD.

Widow's moving interview with Prince William 'a whirlwind'

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 06:11
Rhian Mannings lost her husband to suicide five days after their one-year-old son died in 2012.

A bridge, 130 convictions and a 30-year fight: The tolls that made criminals of islanders

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 06:09
More than 100 people received criminal convictions after refusing to pay tolls on the Skye Bridge.

'I was in tears after neighbour dug up my land'

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 06:06
Andrea Marland says she was left "shaking and angry" after a neighbour dug away part of the riverbank.

Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 05:28
The government's deputy national security adviser warned in 2023 that China was carrying out "large scale espionage" activities against the UK.

Cabinet Office rejects Cummings' China breach claim

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 05:19
Boris Johnson's ex-Downing Street aide says Beijing obtained "vast amounts" of "secret" data.

Cabinet Office rejects Cummings' China breach claim

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 05:19
Boris Johnson's ex-Downing Street aide says Beijing obtained "vast amounts" of "secret" data.

The Papers: 'Chinese stole secrets' and 'Andrew, Epstein and me'

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 03:49
The now-collapsed case against two men accused of spying for China is front and centre for a number of the papers.

Mercury Prize: Pulp and CMAT favourites to win

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 03:21
Bookmakers say the stars are front-runners for the prize, which is held in Newcastle on Thursday.

Use of Jesus Army's fortune is appalling, says victims' lawyer

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 03:14
It is understood that some people accused of abuse could still be beneficiaries of the group's assets.

The Last Dinner Party are feasting on love, death and killer riffs

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 02:43
The rock band discuss the themes that fuelled their critically-acclaimed new album, From The Pyre.

The real problem with Britain's asylum hotels - and the woman with a bold plan to solve it

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 01:38
Instead of using private contractors to provide hotel rooms to asylum seekers, could paying councils to buy more properties be the solution?

The real problem with Britain's asylum hotels - and the woman with a bold idea to solve it

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 01:38
Instead of using private contractors to provide hotel rooms to asylum seekers, could paying councils to buy more properties be the solution?

Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 01:22
The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, seen by the BBC.

Reeves urged to make Budget 'bold' or risk future tax rises

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 00:02
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the chancellor needs to find £22bn to make up a shortfall.

Millions needed to fix schools in 'state of disrepair'

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 00:00
A report published today says staff and pupils may be at risk due to the maintenance backlog.

Celia Imrie's fart steals the show on Celebrity Traitors

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 23:19
The veteran actress blamed nerves for her releasing wind at a tense moment during the game.

Six by-election candidates take part in rowdy debate

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 22:55
The takeaways from BBC Wales' head-to-head with six of next week's Senedd by-election candidates.