King supports persecuted Christians in Advent service
King Charles attends an Advent service in Westminster Abbey, with a strong influence of Orthodox music.
Don't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM
The Lib Dem leader criticises US national security strategy, which warns Europe faces "civilisational erasure".
Madeleine McCann's father tells BBC how his family was hounded by press
Gerry McCann, whose daughter vanished in 2007, tells the BBC he believes politicians fear the media.
Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".
Man sentenced for attempted pipe bomb attack on GAA club
John Wilson was also found guilty in September of trying to intimidate members of East Belfast GAA.
GCHQ Christmas card sets annual code-cracking challenge
Do you have what it takes to crack GCHQ's Christmas codes?
Pub Sunday lunch leaves 43 sick with food poisoning
Clostridium perfringens, which causes stomach cramps and diarrhoea, was found to be the cause of the outbreak.
Kate Winslet says her family never watch The Holiday
The Oscar-winning star says watching herself on screen is "an excruciating experience."
Teaching assistant told pupils he had killed 250 people as a sniper
Scott John Trigg-Turner told a year eight class he had been a US marine and still owned a gun.
Madeleine McCann's father calls for greater scrutiny of press
Gerry McCann, whose daughter vanished in 2007, tells the BBC he believes politicians fear the media.
Royal Mail letter delays 'putting health at risk'
Residents in Sunderland and Washington say vital medical and legal letters are arriving weeks late.
Knife threats and racial abuse all in a day's work, say bus drivers
The BBC has spoken to passengers, transport staff and bus drivers about a growing national trend of antisocial behaviour on public transport.
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted.
Thousands of flood defences below standard as Storm Bram hit
A BBC study lays bare the scale of flood defences in England that are in need of maintenance.
Thousands of flood defences below standard as Storm Bram hits
A BBC study lays bare the scale of flood defences in England that are in need of maintenance.
The Papers: Trump says Europe 'weak' and 'faithful servant' Winkleman
The US president has attacked Europe, with his comments splashed across a number of Wednesday's front pages.
Hundreds of youth centres planned to reach 'isolated' generation
The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.
UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds
In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere.
UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds
In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere.
How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow
In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.
