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Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 17:41
Customers who do not confirm how old they are or are underage will have web content filters turned on automatically.

Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 17:15
The walkout over jobs and pay is one of the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England.

Four arrested in Germany after Channel smuggling gang raids

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 17:03
Europol said more than 450 officers from the UK, Germany and Belgium were involved in the operation.

Who is the BBC's new director general?

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 16:27
The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General.

No 10 refuses to say if Mandelson texts were lost in top aide's phone theft

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 16:13
Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's phone may have contained vital information.

Capybara search 'closing in' as traps deployed

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 16:04
Zoo teams are using humane traps and drones as they continue their search for nine-month-old Samba.

Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 16:00
A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.

Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 15:12
Ministers are also capping donations of British citizens living abroad, in response to a review.

Two men arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attacks

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 14:59
Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London, in the early hours of Monday.

Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe - what are Salah's options?

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 14:50
Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.

'Shameful' that NI is most dangerous part of UK to be a woman

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:55
Hilary Benn spoke about the recent murders of Ellie Flanagan and Amy Doherty as well as the Natalie McNally murder trial.

'Shameful' that NI is most dangerous part of UK to be a woman

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:55
Hilary Benn spoke about the recent murders of Ellie Flanagan and Amy Doherty as well as the Natalie McNally murder trial.

Nursery admits manslaughter of toddler in its care

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:45
Noah Sibanda died in 2022 following the incident at the now-closed Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley.

UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:27
The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.

Ex-justice minister admits possessing crystal meth and cannabis

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:04
Crispin Blunt pleaded guilty after cannabis and crystal meth were found in his Surrey home.

'I hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital'

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 12:59
Nathan Newby, who persuaded the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, receives the George Medal.

Young people less satisfied with the NHS - survey

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 12:46
The survey shows only one in four people are satisfied with the NHS but the figure is even lower in younger age groups.

Arctic air brings snow to Scotland - five days after warmest day

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 11:54
Nethy Bridge and Braemar are among the places to have seen snowfall on Wednesday.

Terror police arrest three men over mosque arson

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 11:33
Two others were previously charged by Sussex Police over the attack at Peacehaven Mosque in October.

Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak, BBC learns

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:56
Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.