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The Papers: 'Pub tax U-turn' and 'caring Catherine'

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 05:44
The climbdown on business rates for pubs and the Princess of Wales's praise for NHS workers top Friday's papers.

Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 01:10
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.

I'm caught in a trademark row with Cambridge University – it's terrifying

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 01:03
The 800-year-old university is in a legal battle with the founder of a rowing company.

'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 00:44
Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

GCSE students in NI won't receive exam results online in August

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 00:01
In England, GCSE students can receive results via an app for the first time in 2026.

Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 00:01
A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation.

Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 00:01
A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation.

Liverpool stop 'bleeding' but miss their old cutting edge

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 23:54
Liverpool have stopped bleeding but must now find some cutting edge in front of goal, writes Aadam Patel.

Homeless men refused entry to Manchester hotel in sub-zero temperatures

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 22:05
The men were told they could not stay in pre-booked rooms on a night when temperatures hit -6C (-21.2F).

Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 21:08
Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.

Catherine joins William for London hospital visit

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 19:53
The visit to Charing Cross Hospital is the couple's first public engagement of 2026.

Government to water down business rate rise for pubs

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 19:10
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.

Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award?

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 18:45
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Detectorist faked 'Roman brooch' he bought on eBay

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 18:43
Funeral director Jason Price "deceived thousands" of people by planting the Leasingham horse brooch.

Avalanche warning and dangerous road conditions as Storm Goretti hits

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 18:25
There are areas of unstable snow in several locations near the top of Yr Wyddfa, said the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.

Fourteen clifftop homes facing 'imminent collapse'

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 18:25
Hemsby residents are told their homes should not be occupied due to a risk of further cliff falls.

How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 17:28
The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

New powers for councils to fine pavement parkers

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 17:03
Councils will be able to take action against those creating "unnecessary obstruction" of the pavement.

Cat Burns celebrates 'start of new life' after breast reduction surgery

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 16:59
The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood.

Watch: 105-year-old dancing queen shows off moves

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 16:31
Elsie Wilkins shows off her dance moves on her 105th birthday in a care home in Peterborough.