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Contactless card payments could become unlimited and £100 cap scrapped

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 00:10
Card providers would be allowed to set their own contactless card payment limit, under the regulator's plans.

Approving China embassy would be unlawful, UK government told

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 00:02
Opponents are battling China's plan for a mega embassy in London's historic Royal Mint Court.

British racing on strike - what's the background?

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 00:02
British horse racing is staging a one-day strike on Wednesday over a proposed rise in betting taxes.

Finest England night leaves Tuchel with selection dilemmas

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 23:41
England thrash Serbia 5-0 to give Thomas Tuchel his best night since he took charge - but that comes with big selection decisions, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Lifelong sentences can be 'inhuman and degrading', campaigners warn

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 23:06
Concerns have been raised about how orders for lifelong restriction are being implemented in Scotland.

Reeves tightens departmental spending ahead of budget

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 23:00
Ahead of the Autumn budget, the chancellor is limiting access to the Treasury's emergency funds.

Solar farms threaten rare wildlife, say campaigners

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 22:52
Gwent Wildlife Trust says solar farms could cause rare wildlife habitats to come "crashing down".

Starmer to meet Israel's president in Downing Street

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 22:10
The PM will stress the "the action Israel must take to end the horrific suffering" in Gaza, No 10 said.

Early skirmishes in Labour race highlight government headache

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 22:02
The ripple effects of the Angela Rayner saga roll on as six candidates make their pitch for deputy.

Heavy rain and wind forecast as unsettled weather returns to UK

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 19:42
Wet and windy weather will develop across the UK this week as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.

Gregg Wallace launches legal action against BBC

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 19:39
The TV presenter was sacked in July after a report upheld more than 40 allegations against him.

Woman dies trying to cross Channel in migrant boat

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 18:17
About 500 people are believed to have made the crossing on Tuesday in calm conditions.

Asylum seekers speak to BBC from inside house facing local opposition

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:47
Wigan has no asylum hotels but 900 homes in multiple occupation (HMOs), some of which house asylum seekers.

England's NHS trust league tables revealed - find out where yours ranks

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:45
Critics question the usability of new league tables meant to inform the public and let them exercise choice.

More Tube disruption as RMT union talks collapse

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:42
RMT workers on the London are continuing their walk out in a bid for better pay and conditions.

Man arrested over Heathrow Airport evacuation

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:36
A man is arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm after the partial evacuation of Heathrow.

BBC boss Tim Davie robust with MPs after summer of scandal

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:20
BBC culture and media editor Katie Razzall says Tim Davie gave a "sure-footed" performance to MPs on Tuesday.

Prince Harry donates £1.1m to Children in Need

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:25
Prince Harry offers support to a project tackling youth violence in Nottingham.

Prince Harry donates £1.1m to Children in Need

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:25
Prince Harry offers support to a project tackling youth violence in Nottingham.

Man, 56, admits killing his wife in her home

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:16
Tracey Davies was found dead at the property in Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend county, in April.