The Papers: 'Pub tax U-turn' and 'caring Catherine'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.
Catherine joins William for London hospital visit
The visit to Charing Cross Hospital is the couple's first public engagement of 2026.
Government to water down business rate rise for pubs
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?
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
Funeral director Jason Price "deceived thousands" of people by planting the Leasingham horse brooch.
Avalanche warning and dangerous road conditions as Storm Goretti hits
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'
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
The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.
New powers for councils to fine pavement parkers
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
The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood.
Watch: 105-year-old dancing queen shows off moves
Elsie Wilkins shows off her dance moves on her 105th birthday in a care home in Peterborough.



